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THE VICOMTE DE ROCHAMBEAU
Son of the Marichal
(After an anonymous contemporary portrait. Collection of the
Chateau de Rochambeau)

X (e0alenJar of Rocambeau Pa ers

at iLe

C(University Of fiorda jLLraries

Compiled by
Laura V. Monti

UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA LIBRARIES
Gainesville / 1972

Copyright 1972 by the State of Florida Board of Trustees
of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund

All Rights Reserved

Designed by Stanley D. Harris

Library of Congress
Catalog Card No. 72-91130

ISBN-0-8130-0377-6

Printed in Florida

To my sister Alicia J.
and to my friend Jean Hixson

AcknowleJgments

The gratitude and thanks of the Editor go first to the Institut Fran-
gais de Washington and the Society for French Historical Studies for the
award of the Chinard Prize, which made possible the publication of this
Calendar; also to Dr. Frances Childs of the Chinard Prize Committee for
her constant support of this endeavor; to Dr. Howard C. Rice of the same
Committee for his valuable suggestions; to Dr. Claude Sturgill of the
History Department at the University of Florida, and Mlle. M. Lenoir,
Conservateur en chef des Archives de la Guerre, for their help in identi-
fying certain signatures; to the University of Florida Libraries in the
person of Dr. Gustave Harrer for sharing the expenses of this publication;
to the members of the staff of the Special Collections Department: Mrs.
Sylvia San Martin for her assistance; Miss Lynne Tartakow for her careful
and alert handling of the manuscript, and finally to Miss Linda Andes who
read and corrected it, and whose accurate and meticulous typing made this
offset publication format possible.

Contents

Introduction 1

Abbreviations 6

Observations 7

The Calendar 9

Notes 308

Index of Names 310

Sources Consulted 327

Introduction

It seems fitting that the Institut Frangais de Washington and the
Society for French Historical Studies, in order to further research in the
French American field, awarded jointly in 1971 the Chinard Prize to the
publication of a calendar of the papers of General Donatien Marie Joseph
de Vimeur de Rochambeau, famous son of a more famous father, both connected
to the American War of Independence.
When Jean Baptiste Donatien de Vimeur, Count of Rochambeau, was given
the command of the troops by Louis XVI, who had at last decided to send
help to the Americans in their fight for freedom, Donatien Marie Joseph
accompanied his father with the rank of Aide major general de Logis.
Though still very young, he fought beside his father, taking an active
part in the war. Both were distinguished by General Washington for their
service to the American cause. The father was made member of the Order
of Cincinnati and the Senate presented him with pieces of cannon taken
from the enemy and engraved with an inscription honoring the General's
arms. His son too became a member of that order once back in France. The
king, in his turn, greatly honored Count Rochambeau for his conduct over-
seas.
Some years later the young Rochambeau was appointed Lieutenant gdne-
ral du Roi. Called to be commander of Windward Island, where he was to
replace Behague, he departed for Saint Domingue where he found the insur-
rection breaking out, repressed it and then went to Martinique. Here he
met the opposition of the royalists who, with Behague as their leader,
had joined the English against French Republicans. Rochambeau defeated
the royalists and prevented them from taking Guadeloupe and Sainte Lucie.
By then he was infused with the ideals of the Revolution and wanted free-
dom for the colonies.
In 1793 the English tried again to take Martinique, with 14,000 men.
Rochambeau with only a handful of men, five hundred in all, divided his
forces and resisted siege in Forts Bourbon and Royal; but while he was
out harassing the enemy and foraging for provisions the rumor spread that
he had deserted. The Municipalite, which disliked him, appointed a coun-
cil that opened the doors of the city to the besiegers. Though Rocham-
beau and his soldiers defended the forts with loyalty, courage and long
resistance, Fort Royal was finally obliged to surrender, and the General
himself was taken prisoner. Being at this time a sick and exhausted man,
he was freed on condition that he would not fight in the colonies any
longer.
At this point, Washington invited him to come to Philadelphia and
he accepted. While there he received great signs of esteem from the Presi-
dent and the American people. From the United States he sent a report of
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his actions to France, a report that never reached the Convention because
Robespierre, bitter enemy of the colonies, imprisoned the messengers.
When Robespierre died Rochambeau returned to France and in 1796 he
was appointed governor of Saint Domingue. Setting out with four hundred
men he arrived in May only to find that the Southern Part was in up-
heaval.
In his position of authority he tried to calm excited spirits and
restore order, but met with serious obstacles in the ill will of the mil-
itary leaders under his command, and of the commissaires civil. In
coalition they were able to oust Rochambeau from his office and send him
back to France.
For some time he remained in disgrace in the eyes of the French
government, but by 1798 he had recovered all his ranks and honors and
subsequently commanded certain divisions in both Austria and Italy, where
he distinguished himself again and again.
When in 1802 the great expedition to Saint Domingue was organized
under the command of General Leclerc, Rochambeau, because of his special
knowledge of the colony, was called to be second in command.
As soon as the expedition arrived on the island Rochambeau had to
face Gouverneur Toussaint Louverture. Defeating him, the General then
was to deal with the mounting negro insurrection and to face many bloody
encounters.
When General Leclerc succumbed to the yellow fever, Rochambeau be-
came Capitaine general of the colony.
Great hopes arose with his appointment, as is conveyed by his corres-
pondence, but he did not measure up to these hopes because of his anti-
pathy towards the native negro population. He could have had a great in-
fluence upon the situation of St. Domingue; instead he became involved in
a cruel war with Dessalines, each of his victories increasing the cost in
men and money. The number of soldiers declined, famine and sickness sur-
rounded them, and the General suffered an attack of yellow fever.
When the war with England broke out, Dessalines sought out an alli-
ance with the English; consequently Rochambeau was attacked within the
island by Dessalines' strong army, and as he had no reinforcements from
France, he took refuge in Le Cap. At the same time the English navy had
managed to establish a blockade and the General was eventually obliged to
cease his courageous resistance, capitulating to the English commander
Loring on November 30, 1803.
The French part of the island therefore fell into the hands of Des-
salines, who was appointed governor. Rochambeau was taken prisoner, sent
to Jamaica along with the greater part of his soldiers, and later to Eng-
land. In 1805 he was transferred to the prison of Norman-Cross, from
which he was freed in 1811 in an exchange of prisoners between Napoleon
and George III.
In an effort to recover his strength he retired to his chateau,
where he led a quiet life until Napoleon called him back to command a di-
vision of the army going to Germany under the orders of Lauriston. He
fought with honor and courage but, mortally wounded, died in action at
Leipzig in 1813.

General chronology of Rochambeau's life:
1755, August 7 Born in Paris
1769, August 5 Entered the military profession as
sous-lieutenant in the Beganson
Artillery Regiment
1772, March 24 Aide-major in the Auvergne Infantry

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1773, July 28
1774, March 24
1779

1779, January 22

1780, July 12

1780, October 28

1781, March 24

1783, February 20
1783, July 7

1791, June 30
1792, July 9

1792, September 28

1793, January 30

1794, March 24

1796, May 12

1796, July 18

1800, January

1801
1801, October 28

1802, February 2

1802, November

1803, November 28

1805

1811, December 6

1813, January 7
1813, January 17

1813, March 31

Captain
Aide-major in the Artois Dragoons
Aide-de-camp to his father, General
Jean Baptiste Donatien de Vimeur
Comte de Rochambeau
Colonel second in command in the
Bourbonnais Infantry
Arrived with his father in Rhode
Island (U.S.A.)
Returned to France to request more
help for his father's campaign
Came back to America on board the
frigate La Concorde, and joined
his father in Boston
Arrived back at Nantes
Colonel in command of the Royal-
Auvergne Infantry
Mar9ohaZ de camp
Lieutenant general in command of the
French Windward Islands
Took refuge in Saint Domingue,
elected governor by the French
adherents in place of D'Esparbes
Went back to the Windward Islands
but was blockaded in Martinique
Surrendered after a siege by the
British of Fort Royal in Marti-
nique
Arrived in Saint Domingue as gover-
nor
Dismissed by the commissioner, Son-
thonax; returned to France
Reinstated by the First Consul as
General de Division and sent with
a division to Italy
Went to Portugal with Leclerc
Was called to form part as a divi-
sion commander of Leclerc's ex-
pedition to Saint Domingue
Arrived in Saint Domingue and took
Fort Dauphin
Upon Leclerc's death Rochambeau be-
came Capitaine general de la Co-
Zonie
Surrendered to the English; was
taken prisoner
Was transferred to the prison of
Norman-Cross in England
Returned to France in an exchange of
prisoners
Returned to service in the army
Was placed in command of the 4th
Division of the Observation Corps
on the Elbe, under General Lauris-
ton
Took command of the 19th Infantry

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Division of the 5th Corps of the
Grande Armde
1813, May 19 Was wounded at the battle of Eich-
bert
1813, September 25 Given the Officer's Cross of the
Legion of Honor
1813, October 20 Died, mortally wounded at the battle
of Leipzig

The above chronology will help to situate in time and space the col-
lection of papers of General Rochambeau in the possession of the Univer-
sity of Florida Libraries.
In 1958, due to the efforts of the former Director, Mr. Stanley West,
and the Assistant Director, Dr. Margaret Knox Goggin, it was possible for
the Library to acquire the nucleus of the collection at the auction of
Sotheby of London. Through the years more documents were added, bought
from Julio Lobo of Madrid, Kraus of New York, and Fischer of Puerto Rico
whose representatives were also at the Sotheby sale.
How the collection came into the hands of this latter bookdealer
could well be in itself a subject for research, because when inquiry was
made in 1971 Sotheby replied that there were no records of provenance.
The descendents of General Rochambeau, Counts Philippe and Michel de Ro-
chambeau, who have been contacted, are equally unaware of the origin of
this material.
The collection provides an inexhaustible source of information for
the history of Saint Domingue (Haiti); it also sheds light on the histo-
ries of Santo Domingo, Jamaica and Martinique.
The most important group of these documents covers the years 1801-
1803, when the negro insurrection and the upheaval in the colony of St.
Domingue reached a point of no return. But there are also scattered docu-
ments dating back to 1766, with extremely diverse information about the
island: its population, commerce, laws, customs, roads, buildings, agri-
culture, etc., information gathered presumably for political or adminis-
trative purposes with future expeditions in mind.
The group of letters sent to Rochambeau by the English commanders
Loring, Dundas and Bligh and written from Port Royal, Jamaica and on board
the Bellerophon, is most significant. The first letters are courteous,
but become progressively more and more hostile, and end with a threatening
letter from General Loring imposing conditions of surrender on Rochambeau.
The letters sent to Rochambeau by the generals Lavalette and Panisse
contain news about the war, security measures and movements of troops.
Those from Daur6, Jauvin and Bertrand deal with the military and civil
administration of the southern and western departements.
The letters from Dessalines addressed to Leclerc show the changes in
thinking of this negro leader; at the same time, letters from other mili-
tary chiefs indicate the suspicions which surrounded his actions. All
this correspondence demonstrates how the situation of the French Army was
deteriorating for lack of reinforcements, supplies and food, and due to
increasing sickness among the soldiers.
It is interesting to note that in comparing the group of decrees by
Leclerc, found here in draft form, to the published decrees (most often
published in the official Gazette), the changes made reflect clearly the
vacillations and doubts in the mind of their author.
All of this material is complemented by microfilms of certain groups
of correspondence obtained by the University of Florida Libraries from the
Archive national: the letters of Andrieu, Daure, Drouin, Lefebure, Pi-

5 INTRODUCTION

chon, Repussard, Rochambeau, Roume, Vincent, as well as documents and
reports addressed to Rochambeau by the commanders of Le Cap Franqais are
supplemented in this manner.
In time these microfilms will also be indexed for the convenience of
future researchers.
Finally, there are also several maps in this collection, all origi-
nals presenting different roads and ports of the French part of the is-
land.

Abbreviations

The names of months in English are abbreviated according to common
usage. The months of the French Revolutionary Calendar are abbreviated
as follows:

Dates. When a Republican date appears on the document, it is indicated
as the first date here, followed by the Gregorian date to facilitate work
for those not so familiar with the French Revolutionary Calendar.

Editorial symbols. Brackets are used to indicate any word not in the ori-
ginal document but added in the interest of clarity. Parentheses are
used when some word or concept needs further clarification. Question
marks indicate occasions when names, places or text are in doubt. Super-
script note numbers refer to the Notes following the Calendar.

Enclosures. The enclosures are listed under separate numbers only when
the signature is different from that of the main document, or when content
is important enough to merit individual listing.

Italics. Italics are used to indicate French ranks, titles, all names of
ships, or French words which stand alone in the text, but not for those
words forming part of a name of military or administrative divisions.

Military divisions. Names of military divisions are kept as they appear
in the text of the document.

Personal names. Most documents are signed by last name only, and even if
the correspondent used letterhead paper it only indicates his family name
and title. As there were many officials with the same last name, a great
effort has been made to identify each individual and his first name: the
latter has not been placed within brackets here. When names are in doubt
because the signature is illegible or unclear they are followed by a ques-
tion mark.

Places. The names of places appearing under the date are cited as they
appear in the documents, sometimes completed by the editor and indicated
as such. If places are not located in Saint Domingue (Haiti) they are
followed by the name of the country in which they are situated.

Ranks and titles. In the author entry, rank or title is kept in the ori-
ginal language to avoid confusion by translation. The editor has tried
to unify titles and ranks referring to the same person except in cases
where a change in post or rank is indicated. In the text ranks are also
kept in French except in cases where there is no question of confusion
(i.e., general, captain, lieutenant, etc.).

CALENDAR OF ROCHAMBEAU PAPERS 8

When Generals Leclerc and Rochambeau are recipients of the letters
the use of their titles is avoided here. When the sender addresses his
letter only with the title, the name of the person, when identified, is
added between brackets. When the correspondents are of nationality other
than French, titles and ranks are kept in the appropriate vernacular.

Spelling. There is considerable variation in the spelling of places and
names from one document to another, variation that exists also in the
history texts consulted. The editor has tried to make the spelling of
places uniform when they appear in the Calendar beneath the date; and
an effort has been made also to standardize personal names in the entries,
with variations of these indicated in the Index of Names. The identifi-
cation and standardization of all names appearing in the text has not been
attempted, as their great number makes this prohibitive.

MORIGNY, M DE.
DS. Memoir concerning the unrest in St. Do-
mingue; the use of poison by the indians,
and its fatal consequences. 10 pp. fo.

DIRECTION GENERAL DES FORTIFICATIONS.
D. Description of the route from St. Domin-
gue to Le Cap Frangais, and from there to the
city of St. Raphael through Arua and San
Juan, a journey of eight days. 53 pp. fo.
(two copies)

5. 1773 LOUIS XV. Roi de France
Versailles (France) DS. List of persons and amounts of money to
be paid to them from the Caisse royale.
5 pp. fo.

6. 1773, 15 May BOURGEOIS DE BOYNES. Ministre de Marine
Versailles (France) LS to: [no addressee]
He will see that the name of Citizen Champi-
gny is brought to the attention of the King
as the addressee has suggested. 1 p. fo.

7. 1780, 7 March
Port-au-Prince

BOUROET, JACQUES VICTOR.
DS. Proxy given to M. de la Combe. 3 pp. fo.

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8. 1780, 8 May
[n.p.

9. 1781, 18 Jan.
Saint Marc

10. 1782, 9 March
Paris (France)

11. 1785
Martinique

12. 1785, 22 March
A board de "Le
Pivert"

13. 1786, 1 Sept.
Port-au-Prince

14. 1786, 12 Oct.
Le Cap [Frangais]

15. 1787
[n.p.]

16. 1787, 16 March
Port-au-Prince

17. 1787-1788

FONTANGES, FRANCOIS. Commissaire
D(copy). Notes gathered by M. le Vte. de
Fontanges concerning the state of defense of
the island in 1762; Vicomte de Belsunce
judged he could not defend the island; plan
of defense for the present war: fortifica-
tions, troops, ships. 20 pp. fo.

[BEXON, M .]
D(copy). Memoire sur La Martinique: De-
tailed survey of Martinique with descriptions
of fortifications and recapitulation of ex-
penditures on fortifications and harbor works
from 1785 to 1789; estimate of service neces-
sary to complete works under construction.
49 pp. fo.

DE BRIEUX,
DS. Extract of his diary where he relates
the episode of two American ships which were
illegally anchored along the coast of the
island. 4 pp. 40

LA LUZERNE, CESAR HENRI, COME DE. Gouverneur
de St. Domingue
LS(dupl.) to: M. Malesherbes
Asks him to help the cause of the colony in
the field of printing by abolishing the exis-
ting monopoly which makes printing three
times more expensive than in France. 2 pp.
fo.

de St. Domingue
Three dinner invitations to M. de la Serre.
(address leaf)

VINCENT, [ALEXANDRE?]. Directeur des Fortifi-
cations de St. Domingue
D(copy). Report addressed to the Ministre
de Marine on the utility of new communication
between the Northern and Western Parts of
the colony during the war, and on the means
of defense for guaranteeing the security of
that communication. (This last was ordered
13 Sept., 1787.) 18 pp. fo.
See also no. 20.

D. Report on the strategic importance of the
M81e St. Nicolas; need for occupation of this
mole for protection of commerce and for de-
fense against contraband and enemies. 10 pp.
fo. (two copies)

D. Report containing various parts: survey
of the distance between different points of
the island; survey of the different means of
communication between the Northern and Wes-
tern Parts of the island, and the extensions
of these communications; information about
the weak points of the defense in Port-au-
Prince; a plan for the landing of Leclerc and
Rochambeau coming from France; description
of the topography and the roads of the island
requested by the General en chef; description
of the part of the island where the war is
taking place. 27 pp. fo. (This is a series
of documents gathered by Vincent, the earli-
est one of which has the date shown above.)
See also nos. 18, 50.

CONSEIL SUPERIEUR DE SAINT DOMINGUE.2
D. Abstract of the Registre. Appointment
of Michel Frangois Nice as jure jaugeur 9ta-
lonneur of the jurisdiction of Jeremie.
2 pp. fo.
See also nos. 26, 60.

22. 1791, 11 Feb.
[n.p.]

23. 1791, 26 May
Les Cayes

D. A law relative to the
the commanders of vessels
nel on board. 2 pp. 40.
articles)

LA MERVEILLERE,
DS. Listing of expenses incurred in the
association with M. Bouery, given to him at
his departure. 2 pp. fo.

DS(dupl.). Inventory of maps, plans and me-
moirs deposited in the Direction des Forti-
fications of St. Domingue in 1792. 40 pp.
fo.

MUNICIPALITE DE JEREMIE.
D. Extrait des Registres: Petition for the
appointment of Citizen F. M. Nice as jaugeur
et 9talonneur to be recognized by the Muni-
cipalitd of J&remie, in order for him to be
able to fulfill his duties as such. 2 pp.
fo. (collated by Theveneau)
See also nos. 21, 60.

MOMORET,
ALS to: Mme Momoret
Arrived at Cap on 17th and remained until the
21st. Departing for Limbe. So much work to
do. The country will be lost for many years
because the negroes have burned everything.
2 pp. 4. (address leaf)

VINCENT [ALEXANDRE?]. Directeur des Fortifica-
tions de St. Domingue
D(copy). Observations on the state of the
M81e; scheme for its defense in case of at-
tack by sea or by land. Project for making
it the "Gibraltar" of St. Domingue. 20 pp.
fo.

GALBAUD, CEZAR. General
L(copy) to: Gdneral Galbaud [his brother]
Supplies details on the negro insurrection
in which 10,000 attacked the Cap. The city
was burned. Dufay gave orders to burn every-
thing and that everyone be chained like pigs.
4 pp. 40
Enc.: a drawing of the government house

PIERROT, JEAN. Commandant general
LS to: the Officiers municipaux du Cap
Announces his arrival in the city and re-
quests an audience with the commander.
2 pp. 40. (Stamp instead of signature)

PORCHET, Adjudant general
LS to: Les Pares du Peuple
Reports that the civil commissioner Sonthonax
has spent three days at Gonaives where he
joined the General. As soon as the General's

COLLET, PHILIPPE ANDRE.
ALS to: M. H. Kerret
Concerns two young negroes who departed in
the last two French boats for Jer6mie. M.
Legras is asking that they be returned; he
will reimburse the amount of their passage.
3 pp. 4.

DIRECTION GENERAL DES FORTIFICATIONS.
D. The present state of the island of St.
Domingue; need of maintaining the working ha-
bits of the negroes, of making farmers of
those who are not defending the island.
20 pp. fo. (two copies: at the end of both
copies there is a precise sketch of possible
help to be expected from the United States of
America in expeditions to the West Indies,
and what should be done toward restoring the
island.)

LECLERC, VICTOR EMMANUEL. Gne4ral de Brigade,
Chef de 1'Etat major
DS. Certification of the true copy of 2nd
Lieut. Helle's sheet of services. 1 p. fo.
(signed originally by Montlahue)

[VINCENT, [ALEXANDRE?]. Directeur des Fortifi-
cations d St. Domingue
DS(dupl.). Concerns the formation of a com-
pany of workmen for reconstruction of de-
fenses and buildings in St. Domingue, espe-
cially in the north; this company will have
400 men under a sergeant major who should
know about accounting and discipline. Four
sergeants under him will survey the work.
11 pp. fo.

LIEMEN, PAUL.
DS. Three letters of exchange.

D. Report on the arming of the Batterie de
Picolet; plans for changes; suggestions for
locations of cannon. 9 pp. fo.

VINCENT, [ALEXANDRE?]. Directeur des Fortifica-
tions de St. Domingue

32-39

*, .

THE BATTLE OF SANTO DOMINGO
From a sketch by Martinet, engraved by Pourvoyeur

THE CAPTURE OF THE RAVINE OF SNAKES
From a sketch by Karl Girardet, engraved by Outwaite

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Le Cap [Frangais]

40. [an 5, 20 pluv.]
[1797, 8 Feb.]
[n.p.]

41. an 5, vent.
1797, Feb. or Mar.
Nantes (France)

42. an 6, 24 frim.
1797, 14 Dec.
Port de Paix

43. 1798, 3 Jan.
Port R6publicain1

44. an 6, 30 niv.
1798, 19 Jan.
Fort Libert67

45. 1798, 24 May
Las Cahobas

46. an 6, 2 their.
1798, 20 July
Viadana (Italy)

47. an 6, 6 their.
1798, 24 July
Le Cap [Frangais]

D(copy). Scheme of defense for Fort Libert6
in case of attack by land, by sea, or by the
pass of Fort Labouque. 27 pp. fo.

PELLETIER, Capitaine de la Legion d'E-
ga7ite
DS to: GIndral H6douville
General description of the events that oc-
curred in St. Domingue between the time
when freedom was given and the 20 pluv.,
an 5; and of the present situation of the
colony.5 64 pp. fo.

LOUVERTURE, TOUSSAINT. General en chef
ADS. Defense of Captain Mayandon against
accusations of poor conduct of his troops
during the events at Dondon. 2 pp. fo.

NONEZ, R
DS. Memorandum testifying to the debts of
Mme. Halley to the citizen R. Nonez, with
footnote by the same accrediting receipt for
137 gourdes.6 1 p. fo.

106e REGIMENT.
DS. Certification of services of the offi-
cers who composed the Conseil d'Administra-
tion. 1 p. fo. (signed by the officers)

BERGER, LOUIS MARIE. Chef de Brigade, Comman-
dant d'Armes
LS to: Citoyen Layne
The rebel forces have abandoned the posts
which they once occupied. He is being given
a proxy to arrange financial matters with
Citizen Duparc. 3 pp. fo.

HEDOUVILLE, MARIE THEODORE-JOSEPH. Agent par-
ticulier du Directoire executif
D. Decree with economic regulations for the
plantation workers in the colony, prescri-
bing their rates of pay, hours or work, wel-
fare, amenities, penalties for failure to
work, etc. Broadside. (The document is
signed by T. H6douville and, on the true

40-47

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48. an 7,
1798,
Place

19 frim.
9 Dec.
du MSle8

49. an 7, 30 niv.
1799, 19 Jan.
Le Cap [Francais]

50. an 7, 30 niv.
1799, 19 Jan.
Le Cap [Frangais]

51. an 7, 1 pluv.
1799, 20 Jan.
Le M8le

52. an 7, 25 pluv.
1799, 13 Feb.
Le Cap [Frangais]

53. an 7, 20 vent.
1799, 10 Mar.
Le M8le

copy, by Gauthier, secretaire general. The
folio is an extract from the Registre des
Deliberations de l'Agence du Directoire exd-
cutif in St. Domingue.)

MOULUT, ANTOINE. Chef de Bataillon au Corps
du Genie
DS. Report on the state of defenses and
buildings erected by the English in the M8le
and surrounding areas during their occupa-
tion of the island. 20 pp. fo.

VINCENT [ALEXANDRE?]. Directeur des Fortifica-
tions de Saint Domingue
D(copy). Report on the defenses of Port Re-
publicain and suggestions for improving them;
concern about exterior enemies; Fort St. Jo-
seph is good, but the Porte Charboniere is
weak; need of coordinating sea and land de-
fenses. 25 pp. fo.

D(copy). Report on the present condition of
defenses in the cities, towns, and posts on
the coast of the Western Part of the colony
between Port Republicain and Port-au-Prince.
The report also includes Gonaives and the
means of improving defenses there. 59 pp.
fo. (two copies)
See also no. 20.

MOULUT, ANTOINE. Chef de BataiZlon au Corps
du Genie
DS. Description of present conditions of
the Place du Mole and of the military esta-
blishments in the M81e both before and after
English occupation. The document is divi-
ded in two parts, the first dealing with
conditions of government buildings, troops,
etc., the second with the annexes of the
M8le. 12 pp. fo.

VINCENT, [ALEXANDRE ]. Directeur des Fortifica-
tions de St. Domingue
D(copy). Considerations upon the construc-
tions made by the English at Mirebalais.
The republicans decided to destroy the fort
which was built by the English as a precau-
tionary measure. 2 pp. fo.

MOULUT, ANTOINE. Chef de Bataillon au Corps
du Genie
DS. Projects released by the Direction ge-
ndraZe des Fortifications relating to the
land defense of the MSle in the event of a
seige. 15 pp. fo. (document has a second

57. an 7, 5e jour com. VINCENT, [ALEXANDRE?]. Directeur des Fortifica-
1799, 2 Sept. tions de St. Domingue
St. Domingue D(copy). Report on the condition of forti-
fications and buildings in the Northern and
Western Parts of St. Domingue. 128 pp. fo.

LOUVERTURE, PAUL. Commandant en chef
LS to: La Bounchiere
Sending Citizen Lemaire to see him and tell
him about the animals they own as partners.
1 p. 17 x 20 cm.

NICE, MICHEL FRANCOIS.
LS to: Laplume, General
Petition for employment as jaugeur. 2 pp.
fo. (Approval by the General and his ap-
pointment as jaugeur at Cayes included.)
Enc.: see nos. 21, 26.

CHEGARAY, GRAMONT. Ancien Jaugeur etalonneur
de l'Arrondissement de Jeremie9
LS to: Leclerc
Goods have been loaded on the ship Catherine
Elizabeth. Other papers concerning commerce:
included is list of current prices of whole-
sale colonial merchandise as published in
Bordeaux. 7 pp. 40
Enc.: list of prices

[VINCENT, ALEXANDRE?]. Directeur general des
Fortifications
D. Report on the visit made to the fortifi-
cations and constructions, civilian as well
as military, in Fort de Paix and in the M61e.
22 pp. fo.

KERVERSAU, Adjudant general
D. Report to the Ministre de Marine on the
situation of the French part of St. Domingue
from the time of the promotion of Toussaint
Louverture to General en chef until 1
germinal, an 9. 36pp. fo.

2e BATAILLON, 44e REGIMENT D'INFANTERIE
DS. Certification by the officers that the
citizen Frangois Canivet served in this
batallion. 1 p. fo.

BERTRAND, Commissaire des Guerres
LS to: Rochambeau
Letter accompanied by a precise sketch of the
situation of the military warehouse. 1 p.
fo. (Document is dated the 15th of same
month and is signed by Bertrand.)
Enc.

THOUVENOT, Adjudant g6ndral, Chef de
Brigade
DS. Report sent to Forfait, Ministre de Ma-
rine, on the navy and the colonial situation,
with a second part dedicated to the freedom
given to the black people. 96 pp. fo.
(Follows a 10-page letter to the Ministre de
Marine)
Enc.: another copy. 115 pp. fo.

FLEURIOT, JEAN BAPTISTE. Lieutenant
D. Record of services of Lieutenant Fleu-
riot. 1 p. fo.
Enc.: a letter signed by numerous officers
of the 2e Bataillon, 79e Demi-brigade attes-
ting his good conduct.

[VINCENT, ALEXANDRE?]. Directeur des Fortifi-
cations de St. Domingue
D. Military reconnaissance of the towns of
Ajabon, St. Yago, Porto Plate and Montechrist
and of the area extending between Fort Liber-
t6 and Porto Plate. Followed by a project
relating to their defense. 44 pp. fo.

LECLERC, VICTOR EMMANUEL. General en chef
AL to: Lucien Bonaparte, Ambassadeur a Ma-
drid. Gives a picture of the situation of the
army in Spain under his command after the
conclusion of the peace with Portugal. He
has only 16,000 men but is not afraid, even
if all Spain should take up arms against him.
2 pp. fo.

L'EVEELLIE, __ Genral de Brigade
LS to: Toussaint Louverture, General en
chef, commandant 1'Isle de St. Domingue
Asks causes of his long silence. Explains
why he had to leave the island. 2 pp. fo.

GERBIER,
LS to: Gengral [Leclerc?]
Refers to the situation in St. Domingue, and
particularly to the movement in the Spanish
side. Gives also a brief account of Tous-
saint. 8 pp. 40

LECLERC, VICTOR EMMANUEL. General en chef
ALS to: Commandant de 18e Regiment de Ca-
valerie. About the decrees by the First
Consul of the 21 thermidor, by which Citizen
Plume must be admitted to the Pritannee Fran-
gais. 1 p. fo.

KERVERSAU, Adjudant general
DS to: Ministre de Marine
Report regarding the Spanish part of St. Do-
mingue after cession to France from the time
of the Treaty of Basles until the invasion
of Toussaint Louverture. 43 pp. fo.

LAPLACE, Adjudant major de la 4e Le-
gion de Gendarmerie
LS to: Rochambeau
Reports that he has been assigned temporary
command of the company during the illness of
Captain Bechillon. 1 p. 4.

BENJAMIN, VANDOS. Adjudant colonel de la Divi-
sion du Nord
DS. Reports the food situation for the gar-
rison of Cap Frangais, and the general situ-
ation of the army. Broadside. (printed in
part)

BRULLEY, Colon, proprietaire d St. Do-
mingue
DS. Observations regarding the need of and
means for the recuperation of St. Domingue.
49 pp. fo.

MUGNOZ, ANDRE. Membre de Z'Assemblee central,
Commissaire du Gouvernement
ALS to: Larcal, Secretaire general du gou-
vernement. He has received two decrees re-
garding marriages among the military, far-
mers and servants; also regarding which of
the ports should remain open for commerce.
3 pp. 40

D. Observations of one resident of St. Do-
mingue about roads, animals, hospitals, and
soldiers' uniforms. 6 pp. fo.

LOUVERTURE, TOUSSAINT.11 Gouverneur de St. Do-
mingue
ALS to: Idlinger, Adjudant general pres le
Gouverneur. Is sending him one package of
letters which have been answered already,
and another of letters to be answered on
which he has made some notes; they should be
ready for his signature upon his arrival at
Le Cap. 1 p. fo.

BUISSY, ROLAND MARIE.
DS. Reflexions and projects on St. Domingue;
on population, commerce and social condi-
tions. 9 pp. fo.

BOULAINOILLIER, CHARLOTTE FELICITE FRUTIE.
DS. Power of attorney for General Rocham-
beau in St. Domingue. 2 pp. fo. (enc. of

79-86

CALENDAR OF ROCHAMBEAU PAPERS

no. 87)
See also no. 98.

87. an 10, 22 brum.
1801, 13 Nov.
Paris (France)

88. an 10, 22 brum.
1801. 13 Nov.
Genes (Italy)

BOULAINOILLIER, CHARLOTTE FELICITE FRUTIE.
LS to: Rochambeau
Gives him complete freedom to act in her
name with respect to her property near Port-
au-Prince. 3 pp. 40
Enc.: proxy for Rochambeau, see no. 8
See also no. 98.

D'HAUTAVOINE, Econome de l'Hopital
Militaire de Genes
LS to: Rochambeau
Gives some information and suggestions for
the administration in St. Domingue. 2 pp.
40
Enc.: project describing the best way to
redevelop the economy and population of St.
Domingue

89. an 10, 22 brum. LATTRE, ALBERT DE. Econome des H6pitaux mili-
1801, 13 Nov. taires
Versailles (France) LS to: Leclerc
Describes the conditions of the army in St.
Domingue and how the French forces should be
organized in order to defeat the insurgents.
3 pp. fo.

PITRAY, J
DS. Comprehensive report on St. Domingue
from every point of view. 39 pp. 40.

BOULAINOILLIER, CHARLOTTEE FELICITE] FRUTIE.
LS to: Rochambeau
Requests a written acknowledgment from Ro-
chambeau for a proxy issued to him in Brest.
1 p. 40
See also nos. 86, 87.

DESPALLIERE,
LS to: Rochambeau
Recommends a young man, Citizen Benage, who
is leaving for the colony, 1 p. 4.

LOUVERTURE, TOUSSAINT. Gouverneur de St. Do-
mingue
D. Proclamation to the people of St. Domin-
gue explaining the reasons for the death of
General Moyse. 1 p. fo. (printed)

AD. Chronological list of events in St. Do-
mingue between 1789 and the arrival of the
French army, an 10, 16 pluviSse.12 2 pp. fo.

DENAIRE [?], Administrateur provisoire
des Domaines nationaux des D4partemens du
Sud & de l'Ouest
DS. Memorandum stating that if he were able
to acquire some more information on the Bail-
hache case, he might be able to settle it in
spite of the fact that it does not actually
come under his jurisdiction. 1 p. fo.
Enc.: deed of marriage, petition for re-
gaining possession of farm, collation of the
rental contract signed by the prosecuting
husband on March 21, 1800

MALENFANT, CHARLES. Sous-inspecteur aux Revues
DS to: Leclerc

95-103

CALENDAR OF ROCHAMBEAU PAPERS

Opinion on methods of bringing the negroes
back to agriculture without interfering with
their freedom. 22 pp. fo.
Enc.: see no. 2247.

VOGRENANNE, NICOLAS, & BORTHIBOR, PIERRE. Ar-
penteurs
DS. Minutes of the proceedings on the land
survey of one Marie-Anne. 3 pp. fo.
See also no. 95.

MOUCEY, Inspecteur general de la Gen-
darmerie national
LS to: Rochambeau
Recommends Adjudant commandant Cravey who is
leaving as part of the expedition for St.
Domingue. 1 p. fo.

CHERVILLE, SIMON VIMONT. Chancellier du Com-
missariat des Relations commercials de la
R9publique frangaise
DS. Has received statement of Citizen Bira-
ben in which he claims to have worked always
with honesty and dedication in all the of-
fices he has held, and accuses Toussaint Lou-
verture of suppressing positions arbitrarily
and illegally. 4 pp. fo. (Enc. of no. 2189)

Refers to three letters received from the
General with orders; he has accomplished
them. Has sent deserters to General Dalbau;
400 of Louverture's men are cleaning the
stone roads; brickmakers will be gathered to
work in public buildings. 2 pp. fo.

L'ADMINISTRATION MUNICIPAL.
LS to: Contre-amiral Magon
Tells what it is important to have for the
defense of the village: a strong detachment
of infantry and some artillery, in order to
avoid letting the livestock that the town
possesses fall into the hands of the enemy.
3 pp. fo.

VERNET, ANDRE. General de Brigade, commandant
S'Arrondissement
LS to: Toussaint Louverture, Gouverneur de
St. Domingue. Reports having fired upon a
ship of war which has been appearing too fre-
quently in the bay. 1 p. fo.

D. An anonymous report of the events that
happened in L6ogane after the arrival of
General Leclerc: massacres, lines of refu-
gees; Dessalines appeared and organized the
march. The events described are those which
took place between the 4th and 17th Feb.
(15-28 pluviSse). 7 pp. fo.

D. Anonymous report of the events which took
place at Jacmel upon the arrival of the
French Escadre. Recounts how Dessalines ap-
peared at the Place, scared everyone, re-
proached General Dieudonn6 for his softness
and declared war on all white people. The
night of the 24th Dessalines departed from
Jacmel and Dieudonne began to prepare the de-
fense. 15 pp. fo.

VERNET, ANDRE. General de Brigade, commandant
S'Arrondissement
LS to: Gouverneur de St. Domingue [Tous-
saint Louverture]. Reports that his adjutant
has fled. Commandant Claude has written that
he is going to La Marmelade to look for Tous-
saint's sons, Placide and Isaac. 2 pp. 40.

[LECLERC, VICTOR EMMANUEL]. General en chef
D. Decree keeping all the employees in the
offices which they had at the arrival of the
French troops. 1 p. fo.

HARDY, JEAN. General de Division
LS to: General en chef [Leclerc]
Among the number of officers mentioned by
the Chef de la 31e Demi-brigade for taking
vacant posts in the corps there are some
ready for promotion; they should be appointed
in the next rank. 1 p. fo.

VERNET, ANDRE. General de Brigade, commandant
I'Arrondissement
LS to: Gouverneur de St. Domingue [Louver-
ture]. Letter concerns arms sent to Lou-
verture: he has checked the explosives in
Morne Blanc. 2 pp. fo.

HARDY, JEAN. General de Division
LS to: GIngral en chef [Leclerc]
He would like to send immediately a brigade
battalion but is tired: there has been
fighting. Has sent word to General Lalance
to leave behind the shells and follow him,
but Lalance has not complied. Dondon was
attacked by Christophe who burned everything
on his way. 2 pp. fo.

VERNET, ANDRE. General de Brigade, commandant
S'Arrondissement
LS to: Gouverneur de St. Domingue [Tous-
saint Louverture]. He has noticed that only
one vessel and one schooner have anchored at
Halle, contrary to the news that two vessels
and two schooners left Montagne Noire.
1 p. 40

LOUCENS, LOUIS. Commandant militaire
LS to: Figeau, Commondant militaire & St.
Michel. He has heard that reinforcements
have arrived at St. Michel. He hopes the
enemy will be resisted as firmly there as in
La Marmelade. 1 p. 40

LS to: Figeau, Commandant militaire d St.
Michel. He knows what has happened at St.
Michel. He invites him to forget his unfor-
tunate situation. 1 p. 40

MIGUET, Chef de la 3e Bataillon de la
71e Brigade
LS to: Brunet, General
Report on a small skirmish with a group of
500 rebels who had intended to attack but

MIGUET, __ Chef de la 3e Bataillon de la
71e Brigade
LS to: Brunet, G4ndral
Report on the operation of his battalion
during the attack commanded by General Hardy
on the Dondon area: the stronghold was tak-
en, several rebels were killed and one was
taken prisoner. 1 p. 40.

VERNET, ANDRE. G4ndral de Brigade, commandant
Z 'Arrondissement
LS to: Gouverneur de St. Domingue [Tous-
saint Louverture]. Reports that the ship in
dock has left for Gona'ves. More ships have
appeared in Grande Saline. European troops
have advanced up to Ballon. 1 p. 40.

D'HAUTAVOINE, CHRISTOPHE. Econome de l'HSpital
militaire de Genes
LS to: Rochambeau
Wants the General to know that he wishes to
make a second trip to St. Domingue under his
protection. 3 pp. 40

DIEUDONNE, CHRISTOPHE. Chef de Brigade
LS to: Leclerc, General en chef de l'Armge
General Boudet has transmitted his orders
and they were executed immediately. 2 pp.
40

DUPOTET, MATHIEU.
LS to: Rochambeau
Requests payment for three horses and five
mules sold to the government. 1 p. fo.
Enc.: several bills

VERNET, ANDRE. General de Brigade, commandant
l 'Arrondissement
LS to: Gouverneur de St. Domingue [Tous-
saint Louverture]. Justifies his conduct be-
fore the enemy. He has learned that Duminy
has been made GeCnral de Brigade. 1 p. 4.

[LECLERC, VICTOR EMMANUEL]. General en chef
D. Decree obliging all persons, merchants
and banks which have funds belonging to the
rebels to send a written statement. Estab-
lishes to whom they must send this state-
ment and where these funds must be placed.
2 pp. fo.

D. Ordinance prohibiting the issuing of
passports to any inhabitant of St. Domingue
in the two next months to prevent people
from leaving debts behind or abandoning their
lands. 2 pp. fo.

REY, Chef de la 5e Brigade, Commandant
de Z'Infanterie Legere
LS to: Brunet, General
Requests that several officers and soldiers
be promoted as a reward for their courage in
the thick of the fight. 4 pp. fo. (appro-
val of those promotions by generals Lavalette
and Brunet appears in the same letter)

IDLINGER, JOSEPH ANTOINE. Administrateur des
Domaines nationaux
ALS to: Leclerc
The only constitutional law which he knows
pertaining to the division of territory of
the colony is that of the 4 brumaire, an 6.
He dares to present a plan for this division
and if the General is willing, he will pre-
sent a simple way to organize services for
the interest of the country. 4 pp. 4.

[LECLERC, VICTOR EMMANUEL]. General en chef
D. Ordinance making adjustments on farms
not leased, farms assigned to the chiefs of
the rebels, farms whose contract will termi-
nate at the end of the year. 2 pp. fo.

D. Ordinance for all ship captains to pre-
sent themselves before landing to the Chef
du Mouvement du Port in order to declare
passengers on board and cargo. 2 pp. fo.

BEGON, LOUIS FRANCOIS. Chef de Bataillon des
Troupes coloniales
LS to: Rochambeau
Explains the reasons for his retreat: he
had confused some of the troops with the
enemy. Expects orders from the General.
1 p. 40

CARPENTER,
LS to: Citoyen general [Leclerc]
Informs the General of his unjust exile from
Guadeloupe by Contre-amiral Lacrosse, and of
his dismissal. Expresses the desire to have
Rochambeau as commander in Martinique and
Boudet in Guadeloupe. 2 pp. fo.

HARDY, JEAN. General de Division
LS to: Rochambeau
Informs the General that he has written to
him several times but the bearers of those
letters have never been able to reach him.
After having crossed a desert, now he is at
Hinche with 200 soldiers sick because of the
food, lack of bread. He has sent 120 of them
to Banica with a detachment and he will leave
the others with another detachment at Hinche.
Requests to be supplied with biscuits.
2 pp. 40

LS to: Rochambeau
Thanks for the provision of biscuits given
to his division. 1 p. 4.

MIGUET, Chef de 3e Bataillon de la 71e
Brigade
LS to: Rochambeau
Addresses a statement of after-payment for
three officers whose names were omitted;
points out that the paymaster still owes to
five captains the sum of 250 francs and re-
ports the disappearance of thirty gourdes
which are to be paid for. 1 p. 40.

HARDY, JEAN. Gendral de Division
LS to: Rochambeau
Informs the General about the march, and the
position his division will have within the
next few days. 2 pp. 40.

LS(dupl.) to: Dugua, General
He is marching to Tomonde where the troops
will enjoy the biscuits; the day after will
continue to Las Cahobas; the following day
to Mirebalais and from there directly to
Crete-A-Pierrot. Soldiers need shoes.
1 p. fo.

LS to: Rochambeau
Expresses his excuses to the General for
drinking some of his wine. Gives informa-
tion on his intended progress within the next
three days. 1 p. 4.

BUGENIN, AUGUSTE. Commissaire principal de
Marine d [Bordeaux]
DS. Report on the conditions of the ships
which transport wheat, giving a list of them
with names and tonnage. 2 pp. fo.

URBAIN, Chef de Brigade, commandant Za
Cavalerie
LS to: [Rochambeau], GCneral
Expresses his fidelity to the General and
his hope that the General will call him back
to his division. 3 pp. 20 x 12 cm.

DIEUDONNE, CHRISTOPHE. Chef de Brigade
LS to: General en chef [Leclerc]
He has executed his orders pertaining to the
deposit of the total amount of the rents of
farms. He will pay more attention to agri-
culture. 2 pp. 40

CLERVAUX, AUGUSTIN. General de Brigade, Com-
mandant en chef du Ddpartement de Cibao
LS to: Gnedral Leclerc
Asks that he be provided with clothing for
his troops. 2 pp. 40.

HARDY, JEAN. General de Division
ALS to: General en chef [Leclerc]

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CALENDAR OF ROCHAMBEAU PAPERS

Camp de la Crete- As according to Leclerc's orders, he has sent
A-Pierrot to La Petite Riviere all means of transporta-
tion. Dessalines himself attacked him from
behind. Two companies of Grenadiers de la
31e Brigade were enough to stop the negro
forces. 1 p. fo.

161. [an 10], 4 germ. DROUIN, __ _. Chef de Brigade
1802, 25 Mar. DS. Report on L'Archaye (i.e., Arcahie) re-
[n.p.] quested by General Boudet. Charles Belair
and Montauban have their forces camped at
the Valadon plantation, prepared to help
Dessalines. Describes the fires between
Montagne and Crochus. Animals are killed
every night. Needs a white officer to re-
store peace because only he would have e-
nough support to do so. 3 pp. fo.

162. an 10, 6 germ. GAMBART,
1802, 27 Mar. DS. A survey, addressed to General Leclerc,
[n.p.] of revenues, expenses, properties and their
administration, justice, education, police
and the war against the negroes; how things
are at present and how they should be.
25 pp. fo.

163. an 10, 8 germ. BENJAMIN, VANDES. Chef de Bataillon ex-adjoint
1802, 29 Mar. aux Adjudants gen4raux
Le Cap [Frangais] LS to: Leclerc, Capitaine general
Working under the army of Toussaint Louver-
ture, he has realized his intentions of usur-
ping power; he risks his life to try
useful information with notes and data on St.
Domingue. 2 pp. fo.

164. an 10, 9 germ. GASHEL, ___ fits
1802, 30 Mar. LS to: Rochambeau
Baracoa (Cuba) Hopes that the General has received his let-
ter in France and that he will come back to
Haiti. Asks the General to employ as aide-
de-camp a young man called Lagrange whose
family has been ruined by the revolution.
4 pp. 40.

165. an 10, 9 germ. REPUSSARD, FAUSTIN. Capitaine de la Garde na-
1802, 30 Mar. tionaZe
Bourg des Verrettes LS to: Rochambeau
Reports on the action of the Garde national
towards the restoration of peace. Requests
supplies of ammunition and arms. Bids the
General to encourage the refugees of St.
Marc to return to Les Verrettes. 2 pp. 40.

166. an 10, 10 germ.
1802, 31 Mar.
Genes (Italy)

D'HAUTAVOINE, __
litaire de Genes
LS to: Rochambeau

Econome de l'Hopital mi-

161-166

CALENDAR OF ROCHAMBEAU PAPERS

167. an 10, 10 germ.
1802, 31 Mar.
Fort de la Crete-
A-Pierrot

168. an 10, 10 germ.
1802, 31 Mar.
Le Cap [Frangais]

168a. an 10, 10 germ.
1802, 31 Mar.
Habitation Castera

168b. an 10, germ.
1802, end of Mar.
Paris (France)

169. an 10, germ.
1802, end of Mar.
Paris (France)

170. an 10, germ.
1802, end of Mar.
Paris (France)

171. an 10, 11 germ.
1802, 1 April
Le Cap [Frangais]

Gives the General news of common friends and
of himself. 3 pp. 40. (address leaf)

GALBOIS, Chef de Bataillon
LS to: Rochambeau
Requests orders for sending a patrol of
eight men every night to guard Chef de Bri-
gade Urbain. Gives information concerning
the activities of his garrison. Reports dis-
covery of an important quantity of syrup at
Toussaint's habitation.13 2 pp. 40

HARDY, JEAN. General de Division
LS to: [Leclerc], General en chef
After three days of marching he arrived from
Crete-a-Pierrot to Dondon. He was attacked
in Dondon by the rebels, and being without
munitions and communications because of the
rains, he has had to abandon the position.
He has lost many brave soldiers. 2 pp. fo.

URBAIN, ___ Chef de Brigade, commandant la
Cavalerie
LS to: C. Andrieu, Chef de Z'Etat major de
Za Division Rochambeau
Asks for orders for 100 packages of car-
tridges to be delivered to the squadron.
Informs him of his visit to the post Crete-A-
Pierrot, and asks that the margins of the
Artibonite be frequently patrolled. 4 pp.
40

DUFAY, __ [Ex-depute de St. Domingue]
LS to: Rochambeau
Requests that the General send someone to
his plantation at St. Louis to determine its
current condition and to make a report to
him in Paris. 4 pp. fo.
Enc.: questionnaire

LS to: Rochambeau
Informs the General of his desire to return
to St. Domingue as administrator of the Pos-
tal Service. Requests his assistance in ob-
taining necessary recommendations. 2 pp. fo.

LS to: Rochambeau
Congratulates the General on his successful
military campaign in St. Domingue. 1 p. fo.

HARDY, JEAN. General de Division
LS to: [Leclerc], G4ndral en chef
Explains the line he has established to cover
the North Plain; Christophe has gathered all

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CALENDAR OF ROCHAMBEAU PAPERS

172. an 10, 11 germ.
1802, 1 April
Les Verettes

173. an 10, 12 germ.
1802, 2 April
Le Cap [Frangais]

174. an 10, 12 germ.
1802, 2 April
Le Cap [Francais]

175. an 10, 12 germ.
1802, 2 April
Marseille (France)

176. an 10, 12 germ.
1802, 2 April
Fort de la Crgte-
a-Pierrot

177. an 10, 12 germ.
1802, 2 April
Paris (France)

the outlaws in Les Mornes; General Desfour-
neaux is ill with dysentery. 3 pp. fo.

REPUSSARD, FAUSTIN. Capitaine commandant de la
Garde national
LS to: [Rochambeau]
Reports his efforts to induce farmers to re-
turn home. Informs the General about the
conduct of Pierre Guibert, the rescue of wo-
men kidnapped by the enemy, and the pursuit
of armed men along the river. 3 pp. 40.

HARDY, JEAN. General de Division
LS to: [Leclerc], General en chef
Gives detailed account of his movements;
is maintaining complete discipline, prepa-
ring for encounter with Christophe. At
La Tannerie they were attacked by him; it
was impossible to hold their position. His
division went to their aid. It is a cruel
war. 4 pp. fo.

LS to: Leclerc], General en chef
Has helped General Rigaud, his family and
entourage embark for France, and made the
payments due to them. The negro Belette has
been put on board also, in chains, and limi-
ted to a simple ration. Desfourneaux is
sick, replaced by General Clausel. Dampiere
and Thouvenot misunderstood the orders and
departed from La Marmelade with 1,100 men,
without leaving a detachment for Ennery, and
came to Dondon. All left for Port Margot,
and from there in one straight march they
should go to Plaisance. Asks for authoriza-
tion to pay the soldiers. 3 pp. fo.
See also no. 216.

GALBOIS, Chef de Bataillon
LS to: Rochambeau
Acknowledges receipt of the General's two
letters. Suggests that they change the name
of this fort to "Fort de 1'Artibonite."
1 p. 40

MORAND, Gneral de Division
LS to: Rochambeau
Recommends the citizen Villestiveau, who will
arrive at St. Domingue as officer de la
legion expeditionnaire. 1 p. fo.

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CALENDAR OF ROCHAMBEAU PAPERS

178. an 10, 12 germ.
1802, 2 April
Les Verrettes

179. an 10, 12 germ.
1802, 2 April
Habitation Castera

180. an 10, 12 germ.
1802, 2 April
Habitation Castera

181. an 10, 12 germ.
1802, 2 April
Habitation Castera

182. an 10, 13 germ.
1802, 3 April
Dunkerque (France)

183. an 10, 13 germ.
1802, 3 April
Poste de Dodart

184. an 10, 13 germ.
1802, 3 April
Port Republicain

REPUSSARD, FAUSTIN. Capitaine commandant de la
Garde national
LS to: Rochambeau
Thanks the General for ordering the supply
of arms and ammunition for the Garde natio-
nale. Informs him that in Les Verrettes,
colored people are returning to their set-
tlement. 1 p. fo.

URBAIN, Chef de Brigade commandant la
Cavalerie
LS to: Rochambeau
Requests the General to issue an order
strengthening discipline regarding the ad-
mittance of soldiers to the hospital without
any valid reason, and the release of soldiers
from jail. 3 pp. 40.

LS to: Rochambeau
Informs the General of the failure of his
attempt to replace the company of the 71e
Brigade by his twenty-five dragoons; of Cy-
prien's refusal to leave his post, and of
the lack of fodder. Requests the General's
consent to replace the company stationed at
Les Verrettes instead. 3 pp. 40.

CYPRIEN, [JEAN MARIE FRANCOIS?]. Adjudant ma-
jor commandant de la 3e Bataillon de la 71e
Brigade de Ligne
LS to: Rochambeau
Acknowledges receipt of the General's letter,
which entrusts him with the supervision of
the Garde national. Wishes to know the
General's intentions regarding the transfer
of some soldiers from that corps to the ca-
valry. 1 p. 4.

DEBELLE, ALEXANDRE CESAR. Gdneral, Chef com-
mandant de Z'Artillerie
LS to: Rochambeau
Informs the General of the replacement of
Villaret by General St. Martin, of whom he

187. 1802, 3 April MALLESPINE, M
Rozeau (Dominique) LS to: Rochambeau
Informs the General about Martinique because
of the situation in Guadeloupe, where the
General should go to restore peace. Is send-
ing a case of liquor. 2 pp. fo.

189. an 10, 13 germ. SANS SOUCY, JEROME.
1802, 3 April ALS to: Toussaint Louverture, General en
La Coupe a David chef de St. Domingue
Asks for assistance because he is sick and
without means. He appeals to his long
friendship with the General. 2 pp. 40.

190. an 10, 14 germ. DEBELLE, ALEXANDRE CESAR. General, Chef com-
1802, 4 April mandant de I'Artillerie
Port Republicain LS to: Rochambeau
He has given the order to prepare the for-
tress for resistance, according to the Ge-
neral's own order; is sending General Saint
Martin, entrusted with the supervision of the
works. 2 pp. 40

ADS. Reports to General Leclerc on the sec-
ond question concerning customs and decrees
of various governors during the revolution.
2 pp. fo.
Enc.: list of customs taxes and merchandise
exempted

LAVALETTE, J Chef de Brigade, Commandant
de la Place
LS to: Andrieux
Petition in favor of Lt. Fleuriot who has
been replaced; report of troop inspections.
2 pp. 40

REPUSSARD, FAUSTIN. Commandant de la Garde na-
tionale
LS to: Rochambeau
Informs the General that he has gathered a
hundred men and consequently he needs sup-
plies. Reports the murder of several women
by the black people, and his effort to res-
cue some of them. 2 pp. 4.

GALBOIS, ____ Chef de Bataillon
LS to: Rochambeau
Reports on the decrease of revenue due to the
absence of population at La Petite Riviere:
people have not come home except for some
women, old people and the sick. The need for
meat is increasing. He has captured one of
Toussaint's guides whom he is sending to Les
Verrettes. 3 pp. 40

REPUSSARD, FAUSTIN. Commandant de la Garde na-
tionale
LS to: Rochambeau
Reports on a reconnaissance patrol by Comman-
dant Cyprien and himself to the habitation
of Maug6. 2 pp. 40

ROMAIN, ____ Chef de Brigade
LS to: Toussaint Louverture, Gouverneur
Gives details about the campaign against the
French: his marches are without success,
but he keeps worrying the enemy, burning and
attacking. 1 p. fo. (address leaf)

TITUS, Commandant de la Garde national
LS to: Rochambeau
Informs the General that he could not find
timber to build a ferry, therefore he has
procured a large boat and a barge to cross
the river Artibonite. 1 p. 40.

LS to: Rochambeau
Informs the General that in the future he
will no longer be able to provide the army
with so much livestock due to the hardships
inflicted on the animals. 1 p. 40

LS to: Rochambeau
Information concerning the population which
is returning to the various habitations.
2 pp. 40

CYPRIEN, [JEAN MARIE FRANCOIS?]. Adjudant com-
mandant du 3e Bataillon de la 71e Brigade
LS to: Rochambeau, General
A note stating that he encloses a copy of
the report from the officer commanding a de-
tachment at Mirebalais, and that no communi-
cation has been possible with that post.
1 p. 40
Enc.: lacking

GUYON, Lieutenant du 3e Bataillon de
la 71e Brigade
D(copy) to: L'Adjudant major
Detailed report on encounters with a large
number of rebels along the river; this has
taken place on the road communicating with
Mirebalais, consequently it was necessary to

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retreat to the Espinville plantation. 2 pp.
fo.

207. an 10, 18 germ. HARDY, JEAN. General de Div iion
1802, 8 April LS to: Rochambeau
Le Cap [Frangais] Informs the General on the impossibility of
keeping Dondon under the present circum-
stances. Consequently he has crossed the
North Plain; reports the loss of 400 men.
The communication with Plaisance appears to
be difficult since the region is in insur-
rection. 1 p. 40

209. an 10, 18 germ. POSTER,
1802, 8 April LS to: Rochambeau
Toulon (France) Reminder of a promise made by the General in
Paris to address a petition to the Ministre
de la Marine concerning a commission for
him as sous-commissaire. 3 pp. 4.

210. an 10, 18 germ. SALME, __ Gneral de Brigade
1802, 8 April DS. Order to Captain Paul to gather all the
Petite Anse mulattos of the Morin plantation and draft
them for the army. 1 p. fo.
Enc.: Receipts for mulattos and cows

211. an 10, 18 germ. TITUS, ___ Commandant de la Garde national
1802, 8 April LS to: Rochambeau
Artibonite States that among the 1000 farmers who sur-
rendered there are women from the Dumas ha-
bitation. Reiterates his request to have a
detachment to patrol the plain in order to
arrest insurgents and to bring farmers back
to their duty. 2 pp. 40
See also no. 215.

212. an 10, 18 germ. TREBOUTE, Chef de Bataillon de la 79e
1802, 8 April Demi-brigade
Plassac LS to: Rochambeau
Informs the General that he is sending to
him the best carriage that he has found; that
during the night he heard a fusillade in the
direction of Mirebalais. 1 p. 4.

213. an 10, 18 germ. URBAIN, ___ Chef de Brigade, Commandant de
1802, 8 April la Cavalerie
Habitation Castera LS to: Rochambeau
Citizen Ropignal, bearer of the General's
letter, has come with two horses that seem to
be stolen, though he denies it. Awaits Ro-

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CALENDAR OF ROCHAMBEAU PAPERS

214. an 10, 19 germ.
1802, 9 April
Artibonite

215. an 10, 19 germ.
1802, 9 April
Artibonite

216. an 10, 20 germ.
1802, 10 April
Plaisance

217. an 10, 20 germ.
1802, 10 April
Le Cap [Frangais]

218. an 10, 20 germ.
1802, 10 April
Le Cap [Frangais]

219. an 10, 20 germ.
1802, 10 April
Paris (France)

220. an 10, 21 germ.
1802, 11 April
Habitation Mayance

chambeau's decision. 71e Companie which was
in training has arrived. 2 pp. fo.

TITUS, Commandant de la Garde national
LS to: Rochambeau
Requests arms and ammunition in order to send
a detachment to rebel territory to look for
livestock. Describes claims made by owners
of animals sent to St. Marc. 2 pp. fo.

LS to: Rochambeau
States that Dessalines is visiting Le Marin
with the intention of building a fort, and
the Garde national is patrolling in order
to be able to report. The majority of the
farmers no longer side with the rebels but
are dispersed in the woods of the vicinity.
Suggests sending an important patrol to stop
the enemy's progress and to bring the farmers
back to their duty. 2 pp. fo.
See also no. 211.

CLAUSEL, BERTRAND. Gnderal de Division
LS to: Rochambeau
Reports that he is acting as temporary com-
mander during the illness of General Des-
fourneaux. Informs the General on the mili-
tary situation. 2 pp. 40.
See also no. 174.

LECLERC, VICTOR EMMANUEL. Gdneral en chef
ADS(draft). Ordinance establishing that all
citizens in possession of ammunition or arms
must make a written statement to this effect
addressed to the Commandant de la Place.
2 pp. fo. (with final draft)

ADS(draft). Ordinance for the sale of the
ship Le Mouton and its cargo, property of
Captain Bunel; an appointed commission will
be charged with surveying the sale. 2 pp.
fo. (with final draft)

TERRASSON, C
LS to: [Rochambeau]
Announces his appointment to the Senate.
Highly recommends General Tholoz6, new chief
of the Corps du Genie in St. Domingue. 1 p.
40

BELAIR, CHARLES. G4neral de Brigade
ALS to: Toussaint Louverture, Gouverneur de
St. Domingue. He has executed his orders.
His main concern is to stop the enemy.

222. an 10, 22 germ. BONNE LA CHICOTTE, _
1802, 12 April LS to: Gen4ral en chef [Rochambeau]
St. Marc Letter complaining that Dessalines has taken
her two cows. Asks that the General give
orders for those animals to be returned to
her. 1 p. 40

223. an 10, 22 germ. HUIN, CHRISTOPHE. Adjudant commandant
1802, 12 April LS to: Rochambeau
Gonalves Reports his settlement at Gonalves. Inquires
about the scope of his power, insists on the
necessity of establishing three new posts
and of patrolling the plain. Awaits orders
pertaining to this. Intends to reorganize
the Garde national. Asks permission to pull
down two houses to gain material for new
constructions at Gona'ves. 4 pp. 4.

224. an 10, 22 germ. [LECLERC, VICTOR EMMANUEL]. General en chef
1802, 12 April AD(draft). Considering that the circumstan-
Le Cap [Frangais] ces which kept the ports closed have disap-
peared, this ordinance opens the ports of Le
Cap, Port Rdpublicain and Les Cayes to French
and foreign ships. The Directeur de la
Douane is charged with sending to the ordon-
nateur the bill listing cargos and prices.
2 pp. fo. (with final draft)
See also no. 144.

225. an 10, 22 germ.
1802, 12 April ADS(draft). Decree establishing that there
Le Cap [Frangais] be only one Payeur general in the colony, and
naming his functions. 1 p. fo. (with final
draft)

226. an 10, 22 germ. PAGEOT, FRANCOIS SEBASTIEN. General de Brigade
1802, 12 April LS to: Rochambeau
Jacmel Announces his arrival in St. Domingue from
New England, where he had been deported by
Toussaint Louverture. Awaits orders from the
General. 2 pp. fo.
See also no. 346.

227. an 10, 22 germ. TITUS, Commandant de la Garde national
1802, 12 April LS to: Rochambeau
Habitation Romette Gives an account of the reconnaissance of
both shores of the Artibonite River. Insists
on the necessity of having a strong post in
that region. Reports the stealing of salt
from the salines by Toussaint's guard of ho-
nour. Has been informed that the enemy sta-

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CALENDAR OF ROCHAMBEAU PAPERS

228. an 10, 23 germ.
1802, 13 April
Desir-Bion

229. an 10, 24 germ.
1802, 14 April
Cap Frangais

230. [an 10?], 24 germ.
1802, 14 April
[n.p.]

231. an 10, 24 germ.
1802, 14 April
Desir-Bion

232. an 10, 24 germ.
1802, 14 April
Artibonite

233. an 10, 24 germ.
1802, 14 April
Habitation Castera

234. an 10, 24 germ.
1802, 14 April
Habitation Castera

235. an 10, 24 germ.
1802, 14 April

tioned at the Marchand habitation plans to
attack the posts. Is sending a young negro
who can give the General good information.
2 pp. fo.

VERNET, ANDRE. General de Brigade, commandant
S'Arrondissement
LS to: Toussaint Louverture
He has sent someone to tell the governor
about the roads. Horses have been used for
transportation of the injured. 2 pp. 4.

REPUSSARD, FAUSTIN. Capitaine de la Garde na-
tionale
LS to: Rochambeau
Reports reconnaissance patrols conducted by
the troops and by the Garde national. On
one occasion the enemy was found and defeat-
ed. 2 pp. fo.

TITUS, Commandant de Za Garde national
LS to: Rochambeau
Report pertaining to the Bellanger habita-
tion: visit of an officer of the 71e Bri-
gade who, upon hearing that the inhabitants
were with the rebels, immediately turned
back. The same officer also went to Bac du
Centre but fled because of the presence of
enemy troops. 1 p. fo.

URBAIN, __ Genral de Brigade, Commandant
de la Cavalerie
LS to: Rochambeau
Inquires about the charge brought against
Audig6 who is being detained in prison.
1 p. 40

LS to: Rochambeau
States that Crecy, first horn-player of the
regimental band, has orders to go to Port-au-
Prince and present himself to the Chef de
Z'Etat major. 2 pp. 40

LS to: Rochambeau

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CALENDAR OF ROCHAMBEAU PAPERS

236. an 10, 25 germ.
1802, 15 April
Le Cap [Frangais]

237. an 10, 25 germ.
1802, 15 April
Gonalves

238. an 10, 25 germ.
1802, 15 April
Les Verrettes

239. an 10, 25 germ.
1802, 15 April
Le Cap Frangais

240. an 10, 25 germ.
1802, 15 April
Le Bac

241. an 10, 25 germ.
1802, 15 April
Le Bac

242. an 10, 25 germ.
1802, 15 April
Le Bac

Informs the General that he is sending him
a piano found at his habitation. 1 p. 4.

BOYER, PIERRE. General de Brigade
LS to: Rochambeau
He is returning soldiers to their respective
divisions according to orders. 1 p. 4.

HUIN, CHRISTOPHE. Adjudant commandant
LS to: Rochambeau
Reports that Desfontaines has performed his
mission but that the interview has been post-
poned because of Toussaint's unexpected arri-
val. Provisions have been sold to a Spanish
schooner. Because of the lack of customs
tax, he has entrusted the receveur des do-
maines nationaux with the function of col-
lecting an exportation duty. Inquires the
General's opinion of this measure. 2 pp.
40

REPUSSARD, FAUSTIN. Commandant de la Garde na-
tionale
LS to: Rochambeau
Requests on behalf of the population that the
fortifications around Les Verrettes not be
abandoned because they are the only refuge
for families. 2 pp. fo.

[LECLERC, VICTOR EMMANUEL]. General en chef
AD(draft). Ordinance establishing that all
the payeurs and receveurs are to keep book-
keeping in francs. 2 pp. fo. (with final
draft)

TITUS, Commandant de la Garde national
L to: Rochambeau
Is sending account concerning the Belanger
and Les Halles habitations. Practically no
farmers have returned; the cotton has been
partially gathered. 2 pp. fo. (signed by
Pacanes for Titus)

L to: Rochambeau
After having sent a messenger to induce
those under Dessalines' and Toussaint's or-
ders to surrender, he reports the surrender
of two guides. 1 p. fo. (signed by Pa-
canes for Titus)

LS to: Rochambeau
Complains that too many posts of his divi-
sion have asked that they be provided with
meat, and because of his lack of time and

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CALENDAR OF ROCHAMBEAU PAPERS

243. an 10, 26 germ.
1802, 16 April
Fort Dodart

244. an 10, 26 germ.
1802, 16 April
Terra Neuve

245. an 10, 27 germ.
1802. 17 April
Gonalves

246. an 10, 27 germ.
1802, 17 April
Le Cap [Frangais]

247. an 10, 27 germ.
1802, 17 April
Le Cap [Frangais]

248. an 10, 27 germ.
1802, 17 April
Fort de la Crete-
A-Pierrot

of cattle, he requests that an end be put to
those demands. 2 pp. fo.

CYPRIEN, [JEAN MARIE FRANCOIS?]. Chef de la 3e
Bataillon de la 71e Brigade
LS to: Rochambeau
Reports the reconnaissance made to outposts
of the Boudet division, and the return of in-
habitants to the various settlements. 2 pp.
40

IGNACE, Commandant
LS to: Mon general [Rochambeau]
Acknowledges the General's orders to curb the
disorders caused by his detachments in the
Bassins district; but justifies his actions
by the presence of rebels in that district.
He has sent 100 men who encountered rebels
and took a prisoner. 1 p. fo.

HUIN, CHRISTOPHE. Adjudant commandant
LS to: Rochambeau
Describes situation of Fort Bayonnais, Plai-
sance, Port Ennery, as reported by a letter
brought by Desfontaines. Comments on Des-
salines' men and his project to invade French
lines. He will try to prevent this invasion
and reminds Rochambeau of the smallness of
the Gendarmie and of their many duties.
4 pp. 40

LECLERC, VICTOR EMMANUEL. General en chef
AD(draft). Instructions for Captain Mayne,
commandant la frigate "L'Infatigable".
Mayne is to leave for Havana; there he will
permit Havana passengers to land and will set
out immediately for Veracruz; once there he
will remain until the mission is accom-
plished. 2 pp. fo.
Enc.: final copy of the instructions
See also nos. 247, 299.

AL(draft) to: Gouverneur de Cuba [Marquis de
Someruelos]. States that the frigate L'In-
fatigable will stop in Cuba on its way to
Veracruz to collect 250,000 piastres payment
due by the Spanish government. 1 p. fo.
See also no. 246, 299.

LEHMAN, Capitaine commandant en absence
du Commandant Galbois
LS to: Rochambeau
Reports the arrival of Commandant Labadie
with only four of his soldiers. As soon as
Labadie has mustered his troops (who, after

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CALENDAR OF ROCHAMBEAU PAPERS

249. an 10, 27 germ.
1802, 17 April
Mirebalais

250. an 10, 27 germ.
1802, 17 April
Artibonite

251. an 10, 27 germ.
1802, 17 April
Artibonite

252. an 10, 28 germ.
1802, 18 April
Fort Dodart

253. an 10, 28 germ.
1802, 18 April
A bord de "Le
Tourville"
St. Marc

254. an 10, 28 germ.
1802, 18 April
Habitation Castera

his surrender, scattered onto various habita-
tions), he intends to establish a post at
the place appointed by the General. 1 p. fo.

PONT, Capitaine des Grenadiers, comman-
dant de MirebaZais
LS to: Rochambeau
Since the arrival of General Kerversau at
Las Cahobas, he has been sending a detachment
of forty men every day to make contact with
Kerversau's detachment which delivers to them
parcels for various divisions of the army.
Asks that urgently needed shoes be sent.
2 pp. 40

TITUS, Commandant de la Garde national
L to: Rochambeau
The bearer of the present letter is escorting
a soldier from the Marchand habitation who
has just surrendered. 1 p. 40. (signed
by Desseren for Titus)

L to: Rochambeau
Reports the arrest of two rebels who had stol-
en salt and were immediately executed. The
same night a detachment of rebels plundered
a settlement, while the inhabitants escaped
into the woods. His company pursued the in-
surgents, who tried to flee, giving up their
plunder. Sends to the General a soldier who
has been one of their prisoners. 2 pp. fo.
(signed by Desseren for Titus)

CYPRIEN, [JEAN MARIE FRANCOIS?]. Chef de Ba-
taillon
LS to: Rochambeau
Gives an account of his reconnaissance mis-
sions and of the enemy's ambushes. Suggests
the creation of a post at the Maury settle-
ment (i.e., Maure) where the rebels come to
get provisions, but insists on the necessity
of sending 100 men, whereas he can send only
twenty-five. 3 pp. 40

HENRY, Commandant Ze Vaisseau "Le
Tourville"
LS to: Rochambeau
His ship, with 650 men on board, has just
cast anchor, and he is going to proceed with
the disembarkation of the troops. 2 pp. 4.

URBAIN, Chef de Brigade, commandant la
Cavalerie
LS to: [Rochambeau]
As according to the General's order, he will

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CALENDAR OF ROCHAMBEAU PAPERS

255. an 10, 28 germ.
1802, 18 April
Quarter g6n&ral
d'H6ricourt

256. an 10, 29 germ.
1802, 19 April
St. Marc

257. an 10, 29 germ.
1802, 19 April
Crete-a-Pierrot

258. an 10, 29 germ.
1802, 19 April
St. Marc

259. [an 10], 29 germ.
[1802], 19 April
Le Cap [Frangais]

260. an 10, 29 germ.
1802, 19 April
Le Cap Frangais

report the nomination of Captain Baillox to
the officers' board, but points out the ne-
cessity for Baillox to be immediately appoin-
ted considering the fact that only one or two
posts remain unfilled. 2 pp. 40

VERNET, ANDRE. General de Brigade, commandant
S'Arrondissement
LS to: Toussaint Louverture, Gouverneur de
St. Domingue. Is sending Captain Figaro to
explain that no person of any color (nor
white) has been left at Terre Neuve. 1 p.
40

DODARD, LOMELLE.
LS to: Rochambeau
Petition to retain the house leased by Ber-
nard Boisset to her late husband for a three
year period. All records have been burned
by the rebels. 2 pp. fo.

GALBOIS, __ Chef de Bataillon
LS to: Rochambeau
Requests the General to persuade the inhabi-
tants of the Petite Riviere, refugees at St.
Marc, to return to their district, where they
may settle temporarily under the protection
of a garrison. Same request is being made of
Commandant Titus. 2 pp. 40

JOLIVEUX, LAURENT. Maire de la Ville
LS to: Rochambeau
Acknowledges receipt of the General's orders,
which he is going to publicize, concerning
the return of the refugees to Petite Rivi&re
within twenty-four hours. 1 p. fo.

LECLERC, VICTOR EMMANUEL. General en chef
AL(draft) to: Lacross, Gendral
Considers the situation in Guadeloupe so im-
portant that he has appointed General Boudet
to handle it. He cannot predict the turn of
events in the colony. 1 p. fo.
See also nos. 260, 261.

ALS(draft) to: Pelage, Hypolite; Frasau,
Enoix; and Charles Cornelet at Guadeloupe
Impossibility of recognizing the present go-
vernment of Guadeloupe because it was estab-
lished after the French representative was
sent. They cannot judge General Lacrosse
without declaring themselves in rebellion
against France; besides, he has received ex-
cellent reports on the progress of the colo-
ny. Is sending General Boudet to command the

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island. 2 pp. fo.
See also nos. 59, 261.

261. [an 10], 29 germ.
[1802], 19 April
Le Cap [Frangais]

262. an 10, 29 germ.
1802, 19 April
Le Cap [Frangais]

263. an 10, 29 germ.
1802, 19 April
Le Cap [Frangais]

264. an 10, 29 germ.
1802, 19 April
Plagac (i.e.,
Plassac)

265. an 10, 29 germ.
1802, 19 April
Quarter general
D'Hdricourt

266. an 10, 29 germ.
1802, 19 April
Quarter general
D'Hgricourt

267. an 10, 3 flor.
1802, 23 April
Port Republicain

LECLERC, VICTOR EMMANUEL. G4n4ral en chef
AL(draft) to: Genvral Boudet
Need of sending an expedition to suppress the
insurrection in Guadeloupe; how this expedi-
tion should be organized. 2 pp. fo.
See also nos. 259, 260.

[LECLERC, VICTOR EMMANUEL]. General en chef
AD(draft). Ordinance establishing three com-
missions which will be responsible for reco-
vering money owed to the rebels before their
politics were revealed, and now to be placed
in the army treasury; responsible also for
gathering all objects useful for the Repub-
lic in warehouses to be sold in public auc-
tion. 1 p. fo.

D. Ordinance giving permission to French and
foreign ships to enter the port of Saint Do-
mingue as well as the ports of Le Cap, Port
R6publicain and Les Cayes, as according to
the decree of 22 germinal. 1 p. fo.
See also nos. 144, 224.

TREBOUTE, Chef de Bataillon
LS to: Rochambeau
States that his battalion has been lacking
bread for four days, and that there is no
more meat. Requests that an end be put to
such dearth. 2 pp. 40

VERNET, ANDRE. General de Brigade
LS to: Toussaint Louverture
Reports that it is impossible to find salt in
the Dumas salines. He has sent Guillaume La-
vache to the Pierre salines; will let him
know the results. 2 pp. 40.
See also no. 266.

LECLERC, VICTOR EMMANUEL. General en chef
LS to: Toussaint Louverture
Is sending salt which Lavache has found. Has
learned that a detachment from Gros Morne
came to Le Bassin and took all persons pri-
soner. 1 p. 40
See also no. 265.

CHALAMEL, Chef de Bataillon de la 56e
Brigade
LS to: Rochambeau
Wishes to know the reasons for his being or-
dered to leave his battalion, and the charges

261-267

CALENDAR OF ROCHAMBEAU PAPERS

268. an 10, 3 flor.
1802, 23 April
Plessis St. Amand
(France)

269. an 10, 3 flor.
1802, 23 April
Port-au-Prince

270. an 10, 4 flor.
1802, 24 April
Port-au-Prince

271. an 10, 4 flor.
1802, 24 April
Mirebalais

272. an 10, 5 flor.
1802, 25 April
Port-au-Prince

273. an 10, 5 flor.
1802, 25 April
Le Cap [Frangais]

274. an 10, 5 flor.
1802, 25 April
Le Cap [Frangais]

275. an 10, 5 flor.

against him. Requests the General's under-
standing of his cause. 3 pp. 40.
Enc.: copies of two letters (the same infor-
mation) which the writer sent to the General
en chef de I'Armde and to General Lacroix.

FOUCAULT,
LS to: Monsieur
Requests a change of administration for his
properties in St. Domingue, explaining his
reasons. 6 pp. 40

PONT,
LS to: Rochambeau
They have been attacked by the enemy, two
men were killed, five wounded, but after a
five-hour fight the enemy was pushed back be-
yond the Petite Riviere. Expects other en-
gagements with the rebels. Complains of
lack of biscuits and wine. 3 pp. 40

LECLERC, VICTOR EMMANUEL. General en chef
AL(draft) to: le Gouverneur de Cuba
Announces that his army has occupied the is-
land of St. Domingue. Conditions on the is-
land are bad, and he needs the help of a
friendly country such as Cuba. He needs
3,000 mules and 600 horses. He is confident
he will obtain this help from Cuba, Porto
Rico and Veracruz. 2 pp. fo.
See also no. 276.

AL(draft) to: le Gouverneur de Veracruz
Asks him to help French citizen Scudery to
transfer the funds stated in a bill of ex-
change issued by the Treasury of Madrid for
the purchase. 1 p. fo.

LECLERC, VICTOR EMMANUEL. General en chef

268-275

CALENDAR OF ROCHAMBEAU PAPERS

1802, 25 April
Le Cap [Frangais]

276. an 10, 5 flor.
1802, 25 April
Le Cap [Francais]

277. an 10, 5 flor.
1802, 25 April
Le Cap Frangais

278. an 10, 5 flor.
1802, 25 April
St. Marc

279. an 10, 6 flor.
1802, 26 April
Port-au-Prince

280. an 10, 6 flor.
1802, 26 April
Port-au-Prince

281. an 10, 6 flor.
1802, 26 April
Le Cap Frangais

282. an 10, 7 flor.
1802, 27 April
Petite Riviere

283. an 10, 7 flor.

ADS(draft). Decree concerning passports for
travelling throughout the colony, in the
arrondissement and in the commune. 1 p. fo.
(with final draft)

LECLERC, VICTOR EMMANUEL. General en chef
AL(draft) to: Dugua, GIneral
Needs mules and horses. Is sending Captain
D'Alvinar to St. Leon with a despatch for
the governor to permit the export of mules
and horses from that province. He will give
three francs per mule if they arrive in good
condition at St. Domingue. 1 p. fo.
See also no. 273.

AD(draft). Proclamation to the inhabitants
of St. Domingue, announcing his intentions,
now that the war is over, of reorganizing the
colony on the basis of equality for all re-
gardless of color. 2 pp. fo.
Enc.: copy of the proclamation

PERODIN, aine. Commissaire aux Classes
d St. Marc
LS to: Rochambeau
He has just shipped two carriages for the
General and expresses his regret that the
General will establish his headquarters at
Port-au-Prince. 1 p. fo.

[LECLERC, VICTOR EMMANUEL]. General en chef
D. Ordinance declaring void the first arti-
cle of the decree of 28 pluviSse which de-
clared General Christophe an outlaw. 1 p.
fo.

JEAN, CHARLES.
ALS to: Verr

Chef de Bataillon

Recounts his fight with the French: he set an
ambush; eight soldiers and one officer were
taken prisoner. 1 p. 40. (address leaf)

LAVALETTE, J Chef de Brigade

276-283

CALENDAR OF ROCHAMBEAU PAPERS

1802, 27 April
Port Republicain

284. an 10, 7 flor.
1802, 27 April
Port Republicain

285. an 10, 7 flor.
1802, 27 April
Port R6publicain

286. an 10, 7 flor.
1802, 27 April
Le Cap [Frangais]

287. an 10, 7 flor.
1802, 27 April
St. Michel

288. an 10, 8 flor.
1802, 28 April
Port R6publicain

289. an 10, 8 flor.
1802, 28 April
Port-au-Prince

290. an 10, 9 flor.
1802, 29 April
Port-au-Prince

290a. an 10, 9 flor.
1802, 29 April
Port Republicain

291. an 10, 9 flor.
1802, 29 April
Port-au-Prince

292. an 10, 9 flor.
1802, 29 April
Le Cap Frangais

LS to: Rochambeau
Announces the arrival by boat from St. Marc
of the wife and first mistress of one Deruis-
seau, a prisoner. 1 p. 40.
LAVALETTE, J Chef de Brigade
LS to: Rochambeau
Announces arrival of General Paul Louverture;
departure of 200 men for La Croix des Bou-
quets. 1 p. 4.

DAUZE,
L(copy) to: Z'Ordonnateur Perroud
Informs him that the General en chef intends
that he should depart for Port R6publicain
in the first ship, and his family can follow
him later. 1 p. 40. (enc. of no. 325)

DUGUA, Genral de Division
LS to: Gnderal en chef [Leclerc]
Refers to the cost of maintenance of several
ships. Includes a letter on the same sub-
ject written to Amiral Latouche-Treville,
and the estimate of the cost of repairing the
ship Clorinde. 2 pp. fo.
Enc.

PAGEOT, FRANCOIS SEBASTIEN. General de Brigade
LS to: Rochambeau
Enumerates his misfortunes: his property
was completely destroyed and his brother was
assassinated by Christophe. Requests for
the third time that Rochambeau recommend him
to General Leclerc. 2 pp. 40

REY, Chef de Brigade, Commandant de la
5e-d'Infanterie legdre
LS to: Rochambeau
Expresses his regret for his separation from
the General; assures him of the attachment
of all the officers and soldiers of the 5e
d'Infanterie 16gere. 1 p. fo.

VERNET, ANDRE. Gednral de Brigade, commandant
S'Arrondissement
LS to: Toussaint Louverture
Reports he has sent five of his guides and
seven dragoons. He cannot send more guides
because they are in pitiful condition. He
cannot send horses because they are injured.
3 pp. 4.

LECLERC, VICTOR EMMANUEL. Gendral en chef

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CALENDAR OF ROCHAMBEAU PAPERS

[1802, April or May] AL to: l'Intendant de Cuba
[Le Cap Frangais] Asks that 60,000 piastres be sent, which he
will reimburse as soon as he receives the
money from Veracruz. 1 p. fo.
See also no. 246, 247.

300. an 10, [flor.] LECLERC, VICTOR EMMANUEL. General en chef
1802, [April or May] ALS(draft) to: le Gouverneur de Cuba
[Le Cap Frangais] [Marquis de Someruelos]. Complains that
fresh food was given to an English vessel
and was denied to the French L'Infatigable.
3 pp. fo.

LECLERC, VICTOR EMMANUEL. Gne4ral en chef
ADS. Decree establishing that the regula-
tions on coastal trade (11 floreal) are valid
also for the Spanish part of the island.
1 p. fo.
Enc.: final draft
See also nos. 306, 307.

LACROIX, Archiviste du Gouvernement
ALS to: General Dugua
Knowing that he must be ready to depart for
Le Cap, he has some questions and a request:

300-308

CALENDAR OF ROCHAMBEAU PAPERS

309. an 10, 13 flor.
1802, 3 May
Le Cap Francais

310. an 10, 14 flor.
1802, 4 May
St. Marc

311. an 10, 15 flor.
1802, 5 May
Port Republicain

312. an 10, 15 flor.
1802, 5 May
Port Republicain

313. an 10, 15 flor.
1802, 5 May
[n.p.]

314. an 10, 15 flor.
1802, 5 May
Les Cayes

315. an 10, 15 flor.
1802, 5 May
Port R6publicain

1) Should Toussaint's papers be in the Ar-
chives; 2) are the papers of the Administra-
teur des Finances to be opened; 3) request
the release of the Archives of the two Con-
seils superieurs. 4 pp. 40

LECLERC, VICTOR EMMANUEL. Gne~ral en chef
ADS(draft). Since many unauthorized persons
have visited the citizens requesting money
for various purposes, he establishes that
the only legitimate contributions are those
officially recognized. The persons who have
paid money under other circumstances should
present a complaint supported by evidence.
1 p. fo.
Enc.: final draft

REY, Chef de Brigade, Commandant de la
5e Infanterie legere
LS to: Rochambeau
Requests the General to confirm the appoint-
ment of Captain Guignace whose behavior is to
be praised. Urges that particular considera-
tion be given to two other soldiers whom he
has already mentioned in a previous letter.
2 pp. fo.

[LECLERC, VICTOR EMMANUEL]. General en chef
L to: son Excellence Monsieur Ze Capitaine
general de l'Isle de Cuba. Is sending a copy
of the letter by the Ministre des Relations
exterieures to General Lannes, Ministre de la
Republique frangaise in Portugal, in which he
announces the signing of a peace treaty be-
tween France and England. 1 p. fo.
Enc.: lacking

PREVOST, CYR. Maire de la Ville
LS to: Rochambeau
They are making every effort to make the
citizens respond to the General's request for

309-315

CALENDAR OF ROCHAMBEAU PAPERS

materials. 2 pp. 4.

316. an 10 15 flor.
1802, 5 May
St. Michel

317. an 10, 16 flor.
1802, 6 May
Habitation Berna-
gousse

318. an 10, 16 flor.
1802, 6 May
Plaisance

319. an 10, 16 flor.
1802, 6 May
Plaisance

VERNET, ANDRE. General de Brigade, commandant
S'Arrondissement
DS. Order to Captain Pierre to deliver to
Captain Armand what he was entrusted with
and to place it according to instructions.
1 p. 16.5 x 20.5 cm.

BELAIR, CHARLES. General de Brigade
LS to: D. Toussaint Louverture
Has executed his orders upon arrival here and
as indicated he has distributed the women
among the plantations of Aquin. 1 p. 40.

CLAUSEL, BERTRAND. General de Division
LS to: Rochambeau
Expresses pleasure on learning of Rocham-
beau's request for him to serve under his
command. 1 p. 40

LAVALETTE, J Chef de Brigade, Commandant
de la Place
LS to: Rochambeau
Reports military movements; theft of valua-
bles from Mme. Leclerc. Gives list of men
who have embarked as according to orders.
3 pp. 40

PERROUD, HENRI. Ordonnateur
LS to: Rochambeau
Introduces himself as the new ordonnateur in
the Departement de l'Ouest. 1 p. 40
Enc.: two copies of letters addressed to
him by M. Dauz6 concerning the new appoint-
ment: see no. 292a.

PREVOST, CYR. Maire de la Ville
LS to: Rochambeau
Thanks Rochambeau for his letter; hopes he
will be able to restore the colony to its
former splendor. 1 p. 4.

BELAIR, CHARLES. General de Brigade
LS to: le Gouverneur Toussaint Louverture
Asks him for the truth about the rumors that
have reached him. 1 p. 40.

BERTHAULT, YVES. Payeur du Departement de
Z'Ouest
LS to: Rochambeau
Discusses some acquisitions which are consi-
dered part of expenses, and the services he
is in charge of. 1 p. 40

VERNET, ANDRE. General de Brigade, commandant
l'Arrondissement
LS to: Toussaint Louverture
Reports he has given orders to Jean Bordet to
get two pieces of beef, one for the governor
and another for Charles Belair. 1 p. 4.

LECLERC, VICTOR EMMANUEL. General en chef
AL(draft) to: Sir George Nugent and Admiral
J. T. Duckworth. Presents the situation of
the colony after the agreement of peace be-
tween Great Britain and France; the disarma-
ment of the negroes he has ordered has pro-
duced some rebellions, but the general situ-
tion is good. 4 pp. fo.

BERTRAND, Commissaire des Guerres
LS to: Rochambeau
Includes a precise inventory of the food that
has been consumed from the warehouse. 1 p.
4. (also signed by Bertrand)
Enc.

facilities; desertions. 1 p. 4.
Enc.: report of the officers de la sante
on diseases and on the state of the hospital:
see no. 351a.

OFFICERS DE SANTE.
DS. Report addressed to General Rochambeau
on the kind of illnesses which exist in Port
Republicain; there are about 700 persons
sick, 400 wounded, 200 with yellow fever.
There are no strange sicknesses. 1 p. fo.
(enc. of no. 351)

BERTET, Chef de Bataillon, commandant
la Place de St. Marc
LS to: Rochambeau
Requests orders. Explains the situation,
which is particularly dangerous here; com-
plains of lack of men and arms. 3 pp. 40

DEBELLE, J F. J. General de Division
LS to: Rochambeau
Complains of abuses of power of which the
General is undoubtedly aware. Also protests
the attempt by the chef de Z'Etat major, the
prefet, and other authorities to seize wine
from his private home in Port Republicain.
2 pp. fo.

Recounts attempts made to isolate victims of
contagious diseases coming from hospital
ships; arrival of ship from Jamaica with vic-
tims of unknown fever. Requests an order for
quarantining ships from abroad. 3 pp. 4.

351a-357

CALENDAR OF ROCHAMBEAU PAPERS

358. an 10, 22 flor.
1802, 12 May
Port R6publicain

359. an 10, 22 flor.
1802, 12 May
Port Republicain

360. an 10, 23 flor.
1802, 13 May
Jacmel

361. an 10, 23 flor.
1802, 13 May
Port-au-Prince

362. an 10, 23 flor.
1802, 13 May
Le Cap [Frangais]

363. an 10, 23 flor.
1802, 13 May
Port-au-Prince

364. an 10, 23 flor.
1802, 13 May
Port-au-Prince

365. an 10, 23 flor.
1802, 13 May
Le Cap Frangais

LAVALETTE, J Chef de Brigade, Commandant
de la Place
LS to: Rochambeau
Encloses a report presented by Legros, a far-
mer, on the killing and stealing perpetrated
by the rebels. 1 p. 4.
Enc.

LS to: Rochambeau
Routine patrols. 1 p. 40. (address leaf)

DROUIN, __ Chef de Brigade
LS to: Rochambeau
Pleads with the General to accept the en-
closed resignation of 2nd Lieut. Esnault of
the 2e Bataillon de la Loire, whose ignorance
can be detected by his letter. 2 pp. fo.
Enc.: lacking

JAUVIN, J L. Chef de Z'Administration,
Sous-prefet de la Partie de I'Ouest
LS to: Rochambeau
Certificate proving that M. Carlin has served
in the district as an administrative employee.
1 p. 40

[LECLERC, VICTOR EMMANUEL]. General en chef
D. Orders that Captain Cavin, adjoint a
l'Etat major, who has dared to place taxes
on the people of Spanish Santo Domingo and
especially a tax of 1400 gourdes, be deli-
vered to the military command where he is to
be judged. 1 p. fo.
Enc.: another copy

358-365

CALENDAR OF ROCHAMBEAU PAPERS

366. an 10, 23 flor.
1802, 13 May
Les Verrettes

367. an 10, 24 flor.
1802, 14 May
Le Cap [Frangais]

368. an 10, 24 flor.
1802, 14 May
Port Republicain

369. an 10, 24 flor.
1802, 14 May
Port-au-Prince

370. an 10, 24 flor.
1802, 14 May
Port-au-Prince

371. an 10, 24 flor.
1802, 14 May
Port-au-Prince

372. an 10, 24 flor.
1802, 14 May
[Le Cap Frangais]

373. an 10, 25 flor.
1802, 15 May
Port-au-Prince

374. an 10, 25 flor.
1802, 15 May

REPUSSARD, FAUSTIN. Commandant de la Garde na-
tionale
LS to: Brunet, General de Division
Defends himself against the accusation
brought against him by Commandant Cyprien
that he is involved in illicit trade of
horses. 3 pp. fo.

BENEZECH, PIERRE. Conseiller d'Etat
LS to: Rochambeau
Complains about the present situation in Le
Cap. Promises to help M. Longchamp who is
highly recommended by the General. 2 pp.
40

BERTHAULT, YVES. Payeur general du Departement
de l'Ouest
LS to: Rochambeau
Discusses the situation in the bank and pay-
ments to be made. 2 pp. 40.

LAVALETTE, J Chef de Brigade, Commandant
de la Place
LS to: Rochambeau
All is quiet; Michel Derisseau and Jedonne
are publicly named deserters; have not come
back. 1 p. 40
See also no. 364.

LS to: Rochambeau
Reports departure of replacements for the
Western Part. 1 p. 40
Enc.: list of names with their positions.

BERTHAULT, YVES. Payeur general du D4partement
de l'Ouest
LS to: Rochambeau
Complains about a large sum of money which
has not been given to his administration.
2 pp. 40
Enc.: copy of the letter which raised this
complaint, signed by Citizen Perroud.

LAVALETTE, J Chef de Brigade, Commandant
de la Place

366-374

CALENDAR OF ROCHAMBEAU PAPERS

Port REpublicain

375. an 10, 26 flor.
1802, 16 May
Le Cap [Frangais]

376. an 10, 26 flor.
1802, 16 May
Petit Maniel

377. an 10, 26 flor.
1802, 16 May
Port Republicain

378. an 10, 27 flor.
1802, 17 May
Anse-A-Veau

379. an 10, 27 flor.
1802, 17 May
Port Republicain

380. an 10, 28 flor.
1802, 18 May
Port R6publicain

381. an 10, 28 flor.
1802, 18 May
Montreuil

382. an 10, 28 flor.
1802, 18 May
Gonalves

383. an 10, 28 flor.

LS to: Rochambeau
Troop departures; routine patrols, parade.
1 p. 40

HARDY, JEAN. General de Division
LS to: Rochambeau
Cordial note requesting information relative
to the Lefevre family from Le Petit Trou.
Announces that the General en chef intends to
retire to the island of La Tortue [i.e., La
Tortuga] for several days of rest. 1 p. 40.

LA FRANCE, PAUL. Chef de Brigade
LS to: Rochambeau
Refers to inspection of the troops, and an-
nounces he will continue his travel through
the department. 2 pp. 40.

GALBOIS, __ Chef de Bataillon
LS to: Rochambeau
Announces that he and General Saint Martin
have begun the demolition of the fortlet, as
ordered by General Brunet. Gives full in-
formation about this work. 2 pp. fo.

HUIN, CHRISTOPHE. Commandant de la Place
LS to: Rochambeau
Refers to the new commune; acknowledges re-
ception of orders which will be carried out
as soon as possible. 2 pp. 40.

.Chef de Brigade, Commandant

375-383

LAVALETTE, J

CALENDAR OF ROCHAMBEAU PAPERS

1802, 18 May
Port Republicain

384. an 10, 28 flor.
1802, 18 May
Le Cap [Franqais]

385. an 10, 29 flor.
1802, 19 May
Port Republicain

386. an 10, 29 flor.
1802, 19 May
Port Republicain

387. an 10, 29 flor.
1802, 19 May
Port Republicain

388. an 10, 29 flor.
1802, 19 May
Camache

389. an 10, 20 flor.
1802, 20 May
Port R6publicain

390. an 10, 30 flor.
1802, 20 May
Port Republicain

de la Place
LS to: Rochambeau
All is quiet; many troop desertions; arrival
of sick soldiers from St. Marc. 1 p. 40.

PAGEOT, FRANCOIS SEBASTIEN. G4neral de Brigade
LS to: Rochambeau
Acknowledges receipt of his letter and thanks
him for the recommendation to Leclerc.
2 pp. 40

BERTHAULT, YVES. Payeur general du Departement
de l'Ouest
LS to: Rochambeau
Requests authorization to pay compensation
to a cargo ship which remained in port be-
cause M. Paget, the captain, could not pay
the duties. 2 pp. 40

VERNET, ANDRE. General de Brigade, commandant
I'Arrondissement
LS to: Toussaint Louverture
Has received orders for Commandant Jean Char-
les; will depart immediately so that the com-
mander can execute his orders without delay.
1 p. 40

BERTRAND, .Commissaire des Guerres
LS to: Rochambeau
Letter introducing an account of the provi-
sions to be sent during the next month to
different points in the d4partement. 1 p.
40.
Enc.: list of provisions

LAVALETTE, J Chef de Brigade, Commandant
de la Place
LS to: Rochambeau
Reports that twenty-three men of the Artil-
lerie colonial, and eighteen of the Batail-
lon de La Martiniere have failed to report.
1 p. 40.

395a. an 10, 1 prair. DESSALINES, JEAN JACQUES. General de Division
1802, 21 May LS to: Rochambeau
St. Marc The Commune has asked him to return the house
once occupied by General Brunet to Captain
Lodart. He himself is not occupying the
house but feels that he should. Awaits an
answer. 1 p. 40

397. an 10, 1 prair. LAVALETTE, J_ Chef de Brigade, Commandant
1802, 21 May de la Place
Port R6publicain LS to: Rochambeau
Death of General Clement; services in his
honour: Rochambeau is invited to attend.
1 p. 40.
See also nos. 406, 417.

DESSALINES, JEAN JACQUES. General de Division
LS to: Rochambeau
Is sending a copy of the letter he wrote to
the General en chef by which the General will
learn of the step he has taken as obliged by
his duty. 1 p. fo.
Enc.: lacking

LECLERC, VICTOR EMMANUEL. General en chef
ADS. Granting a reward of 1000 francs in
coffee to Henry for his good conduct on the
island of La Tortue during the insurrection.
1 p. fo.
Enc.: another copy

DESSALINES, JEAN JACQUES. GVndral de Division
LS to: Rochambeau
Is waiting for his orders; he cannot proceed
without them. He has not been receiving his
letters. 1 p. 40

MARGERET, Commandant de la PZace
LS to: Rochambeau
Explains why some officers have been arres-
ted. Refers also to the situation in the
department of Petit Marc. 3 pp. 4.

PERROUD, HENRI. Ordonnateur
LS to: Rochambeau
He has received new credit for about 50,000
francs toward payments for administrative
and military services. 2 pp. 40.

__, _
LS to: Rochambeau
A special request for a supply of wine, vi-
negar and oil, needed by the troops and the
hospital. 2 pp. 40

BERTHAULT, YVES. Payeur general du Departement
de l'Ouest
LS to: Rochambeau
The ordonnateur [Perroud] has announced that
every service is in pressing need of money
and that he must provide it in order to avoid
the interruption of these services. There-
fore he (Berthault) is disobeying the Gene-
ral's orders and paying 8000 gourdes to the
magasin de I'Etat for food. 2 pp. 40.

408-414

CALENDAR OF ROCHAMBEAU PAPERS

415. an 10, 7 prair.
1802, 27 May
St. Marc

416. an 10, 7 prair.
1802, 27 May
Port Republicain

417. an 10, 8 prair.
1802, 28 May
La Tortue

418. an 10, 8 prair.
1802, 28 May
Grand Goave

419. an 10, 8 prair.
1802, 28 May
Port R6publicain

420. an 10, 9 prair.
1802, 29 May
[n.p.]

421. an 10, 9 prair.
1802, 29 May
Port R6publicain

422. an 10, 9 prair.
1802, 29 May
Les Cayes

423. an 10, 9 prair.
1802, 29 May

DESSALINES, JEAN JACQUES. G4neral de Division
LS to: Rochambeau
Asks for instructions concerning the numerous
deserters in the 4e and 18e Coloniale, and
among young black people. He needs orders
to restore discipline. 2 pp. 4.

DESFOURRES, .Capitaine, Commandant mili-
taire
LS to: Rochambeau
In his inspections of the habitations he
found all things perfectly organized. 1 p.
40.

DUTRENNE, Adjudant
LS to: Rochambeau
An administrative report. 1 p. fo. (signed
on behalf of Bertrand)
Enc.: two bills of sale, the first signed
by Salvigny and dated 3 prairial, an 10; the
second signed by Degnier and dated 2 prai-
rial, an 10

PELLISSIERE, L
LS to: Rochambeau
Requests permission for M. Champel, a respec-
table citizen of Les Cayes, to disembark from
the ship which brought him back from the U.S.
to the colony, without a special order from
Rochambeau. 2 pp. 4.

PILLET,
LS to: Rochambeau

415-423

CALENDAR OF ROCHAMBEAU PAPERS

Basse Terre

424. an 10, 10 prair.
1802, 30 May
Genes (Italy)

425. an 10, 10 prair.
1802, 30 May
Port Republicain

426. an 10, 10 prair.
1802, 30 May
Port-au-Prince

427. an 10, 10 prair.
1802, 30 May
Port-au-Prince

428. an 10, 11 prair.
1802, 31 May
Le Cap [Frangais]

429. an 10, 11 prair.
1802, 31 May
Port-au-Prince

430. an 10, 11 prair.
1802, 31 May
Port-au-Prince

431. an 10, 12 prair.
1802, 1 June
Port Republicain

432. an 10, 12 prair.
1802, 1 June
Petit-Goave

Expresses his regret at not having been sta-
tioned in St. Domingue. Reports that the
war in Guadeloupe has probably been brought
to an end. 4 pp. 40

COUSSAUD, J J. Adjudant d la Ligurie
LS to: Rochambeau
Expresses concern about reports that the
General was wounded. He has sold Rocham-
beau's house for 192 pounds to the Commis-
saire des Guerres from whom he has never re-
ceived payment. 1 p. 4.

DE SAON, Chef de Bataillon de la 15e
Legere
LS to: Rochambeau
Gives information about different settlements
and asks for wine and clothes for his sol-
diers. 2 pp. 40

HUIN, CHRISTOPHE. Commandant de la Place
LS to: Rochambeau
Announces the assassination of an officer;
includes a letter by Mariotte giving infor-
mation on several habitations and on the si-
tuation in Gonalves. 3 pp. 4.
Enc.: see no. 436a.

LIOT, CHARLES FRANCOIS. Commissaire des Rela-
tions commercials i Philadelphia
DS. The passport and certificate of resi-
dence in Philadelphia of the Widow Arniaud
and her maid; issued in Philadlephia. 3 pp.
fo.

MARIOTTE, __ Garde magazine
LS to: Rochambeau
Reports the assassination of Citizen Vau-
thieu who had been nominated for the post of
Administrateur des Domaines nationaux. Vau-
thieu and four of his dragoons were inspec-
ting a zone according to orders when this
occurred. Requests for himself the post
which Vauthieu has left vacant. 2 pp. 40.
(enc. of no. 434)

JAUVIN, J L. Chef de I'Administration,
Sous-prefet pour la Partie de l'Ouest
LS to: Rochambeau
Refers to a theft in the Post Office; sug-
gests that measures should be taken to avoid
these things in the future. 1 p. 40.

LS to: Rochambeau
Reports a rumored theft in the Post Office.
1 p. 40. (Letter is followed by copy of the
one written by Citizen DeRosiers.)

441-448

CALENDAR OF ROCHAMBEAU PAPERS

449. an 10, 15 prair.
1802. 4 June
Fond des Blancs

450. an 10, 15 prair.
1802, 4 June
Port-au-Prince

451. an 10, 15 prair.
1802, 4 June
Port R6publicain

452. an 10, 15 prair.
1802, 4 June
Les Cayes

453. an 10, 15 prair.
1802, 4 June
Le Cap [Frangais]

454. an 10, 15 prair.
1802, 4 June
Le Cap [Frangais]

455. an 10, 15 prair.
1802, 4 June
Habitation Castera

456. an 10, 16 prair.
1802, 5 June
Port Republicain

LABADIE, JOSEPH.
ALS to: Rochairbeau
The owner of a piece of land and his two
partners protest the order to return to work
at the habitation to which they were pre-
viously attached. Request permission to re-
main in possession or their property. 2 pp.
fo. (Note from Rochambeau orders the three
men to return to the habitation because, ac-
cording to existing laws, the other property
does not legally belong to them.)
Enc.: sale compromise

MARGERET, Chef du 1er Bataillon Infan-
terie legere
ALS to: Rochambeau
Announces that General Dessalines has left
the fort with several officers. He is for
the present time in charge of it. Refers to
situations within the battalion. 2 pp. 40

AUBRY, A Chef de Bataillon, Directeur
d'Artillerie
ALS to: Saint Martin, General, Chef de Bri-
gade d'Artillerie. Requests permission from
General Rochambeau to use some material found
in the district for construction work. 2 pp.
40

RAUME, Commandant Sous-chef de l'Etat
major general
DS. Record of service of the officers, sol-
diers, and all persons departing for France
with the squadron of Contre-amiral Magon.
3 pp. fo.
Enc.: additions to the list made by Le-
clerc's hand

ROCHAMBEAU, DONATION MARIE JOSEPH DE VIMEUR DE.
General de Division
L(copy) to: le Commandant de la Place
Martial-Besse must go to St. Marc and remain
there in command of the Brigade de l'Arron-
dissement under the orders of Dessalines.
1 p. fo. (enc. of no. 484)

LAVALETTE, J Chef de Brigade, Commandant
de la Place
LS to: Rochambeau
Is sending a roster of jail inmates; the
ones who are farmers were freed; the rest
are being used for public work projects.
1 p. 4.
Enc.: lacking

MARTIAL-BESSE, General de Brigade
LS to: Rochambeau
Announces that upon arrival the preceding
night, he took command of the city in con-
formity with Rochambeau's orders. Reports
that Dessalines is in Plaisance and appears
to be extremely flattered by the reception
he received at Le Cap. 2 pp. fo.
Enc.: copy of the ordre du jour; letter
from Rochambeau: see nos. 474a, 483a.

BERNARD, JOSEPH. Chef de Brigade, Commandant
de la Place
LS to: Lavalette, General de Brigade
M. Viette will be sent under armed escort.
He has been arrested for selling liquor to
the negroes. 1 p. 40. (two copies signed)
Enc.: testimony of the arrest
See also no. 519.

LAVALETTE, J Chef de Brigade, Commandant
de la Place
LS to: Rochambeau
Reports his actions with respect to problems
among various citizens. 1 p. 40.

LECLERC, VICTOR EMMANUEL. General en chef
L to: Deraime, Prefet colonial par interim
Writes regarding the administration of the
colonies, how he has divided the island for

483-489

CALENDAR OF ROCHAMBEAU PAPERS

the purpose of administration; the structure
of it. 4 pp. fo.

490. 1802, 12 June
New York (U.S.A.)

MESLON,
ALS to: Rochambeau]
Introduces M. de Marceillan who
St. Domingue to take possession
the properties of his friend de
40. (enc. of no. 761)

is coming to
by proxy of
Labat. 1 p.

491. an 10, 24 prair.
1802, 13 June
Port R6publicain

492. an 10, 24 prair.
1802, 13 June
Le Cap [Frangais]

493. an 10, 24 prair.
1802, 13 June
Port-au-Prince

494. an 10, 25 prair.
1802, 14 June
Petit-Goave

495. an 10, 25 prair.
1802, 14 June
L'Arcahie

496. an 10, 25 prair.
1802, 14 June
Le Cap [Franqais]

BERTRAND, Commissaire des Guerres
LS to: Rochambeau
Concerns a shipment of shoes for the troops:
his arguments for not paying taxes on them.
2 pp. fo.

BIZOUARD, JOSEPH. Rapporteur
DS. Report of a commission appointed by Le-
clerc to answer questions he made during the
sessions of the 20 and 22 prairial dealing
with cultivation: means of restoring planta-
tions and farming; repressive measures
against workers; adequate means for attaching
the workers to the plantations; treatment of
the present workers; how workshops for arti-
sans should be set up; how to replace workers
leaving, etc. 23 pp. fo.
See also no. 632.

DE SAON, Commandant de la Place
LS to: Rochambeau
Complains about supplies; requests better
treatment for his soldiers. Most of them,
not yet acquainted with the climate, are
suffering. 3 pp. fo. (address leaf)

IDLINGER, JOSEPH ANTOINE. Administrateur des
Domaines nationaux
DS. Commentary and report by a commission
on the inconveniences of the taxes establish-
ed by the law of 12 niv8se, an 6, signed by
General Leclerc. Concerns direct taxes,
postage, licenses, importations and exporta-
tions, public lands. 10 pp. fo.

490-496

CALENDAR OF ROCHAMBEAU PAPERS

497. an 10, 25 prair.
1802, 14 June
Le Cap [Frangais]

498. an 10, 25 prair.
1802, 14 June
Port-au-Prince

[IDLINGER, JOSEPH ANTOINE]. Administrateur des
Domaines nationaux
D. Report on the means of providing for the
needs of the army of St. Domingue. Estab-
lishes that the enterprise system is an inef-
ficient means. 6 pp. fo.

LECLERC, VICTOR EMMANUEL General en chef
D. Decree cancelling the reduction to half
price given to the farmers by Denaire, Admi-
nistrateur des Dominions nationaux, for the
adjudication of each entire farm. 2 pp. fo.

LOVIN, ___ Capitaine rapporteur pour la
Commission militaire
LS to: Rochambeau
Reports he has fulfilled the obligations im-
posed by the Commission militaire since it
was established. Explains why captains do
not have a fixed supplement of money to pay
expenses. 2 pp. 40

502. an 10, 25 prair.
1802, 14 June
St. Marc

503. an 10, 25 prair.
1802, 14 June
Le Cap [Frangais]

504. an 10, 25 prair.
1802, 14 June
Le Cap [Frangais]

MARTIAL-BESSE, __
LS to: Rochambeau

.G6neral de Brigade

Announces the arrival of Dessalines who is
concentrating on re-establishing farming in
the area. Reports that a commissaire du
gouvernement pros la Commission provisoire
de Justice has arrived. Peace is reigning.
2 pp. 40

MINUTY, __ Grand Juge de St. Domingue par
interim
LS to: Rochambeau
Sends an account of his duties during his ac-
tive term of office, and a petition for his
brother. 3 pp. 40

PAGEOT, FRANCOIS SEBASTIEN. General de Brigade
AL to: Rochambeau
Complains of not having been called to active
duty. Requests a recommendation for himself
for the post of inspecteur de gendarmerie.

[LECLERC, VICTOR EMMANUEL]. General en chef
D(draft). Decree establishing the d4parte-
ments and the districts of St. Domingue;
their names; the capitals of each division.
4 pp. fo.

LECLERC, VICTOR EMMANUEL. General en chef
D. Decree regulating commerce; which ports
will accept the ships coming from France;
what the ship captains should do upon arri-
val at one of these ports. 2 pp. fo.

MARTIAL-BESSE, __ Genral de Brigade
LS to: Rochambeau
Dessalines arrived the previous day and pre-
sented a sword of honour to an officer of
the 5e Brigade ld6gre. Reports that he has
requisitioned a schooner to transport sixty-
eight dragoons under the command of Chef de
Brigade Urbain, these men being physically
unable to make the overland journey to Le
Cap. 2 pp. 40.
Enc.: letter from the Commissaire des Guer-
res de la Place Froideveaux: see no. 523.

DESBUREAUX, CHARLES FRANCOIS. General de Divi-
sion
ALS to: Rochambeau
Assurance that Captain Gal will be arrested
for the sale of wine. Citizen Chancy, ex-
aide-de-camp of Toussaint, has arrived in
Port-R6publicain. 2 pp. 4.

ALS to: Rochambeau
Reports that the 90e Bataillon will leave on
the 8 messidor for Jer6mie aboard the fri-
gate La Valeureuse. Adjudant commandant
D'Arbois has orders to leave on the 10th and
will arrive at Les Cayes the 14 messidor.
1 p. 40

[LECLERC, VICTOR EMMANUEL]. General en chef
AD(draft). Decree authorizing the Catholic
religion to be the only religion practiced
publicly, and regulating the nomination of
the clergy. 1 p. fo.

LECLERC, VICTOR EMMANUEL. General en chef
AD. Decree establishing that the administra-
tion of the island will be made by a comman-
dant militaire and the Conseil de Notables;
establishing also the division of authority.
4 pp. fo.

MOUCEY, __ Inspecteur general de la Gen-
darmerie national
LS to: Rochambeau
Introduces his friend, J. B., a property
owner from Les Cayes, to whom he has given a
letter of recommendation for the General.
1 p. fo.

DESBUREAUX, CHARLES FRANCOIS. General de Divi-
sion
LS to: Rochambeau
Requests that the Inspecteur aux Revues be
returned here. Added is a copy of a letter
from the Chef de Z'Etat major general to
General Desbureaux (19 prair., an 10) con-
taining an order to indict Citizen Denayre,
ex-administrateur de la Marine at Jeremie.
2 pp. fo.

539-545

CALENDAR OF ROCHAMBEAU PAPERS

546. an 10, 4 mes.
1802, 23 June
Dennery

547. an 10, 4 mes.
1802, 23 June
Gonalves

548. an 10, 5 mes.
1802, 24 June
Port Salut

549. an 10, 5 mes.
1802, 24 June
Port REpublicain

550. an 10, 5 mes.
1802, 24 June
Jeremie

551. an 10, 5 mes.
1802, 24 June
Port-au-Prince

552. an 10, 5 mes.
1802, 24 June
Port-au-Prince

553. an 10, 5 mes.
1802, 24 June
Le Cap [Francais]

DESQUIDOUR, Chef de Bataillon, Comman-
dant de 31e Demi-brigade Infanterie legere
LS to: Rochambeau
Reports that one of his officers is going to
Port Republicain to get the supply of uni-
forms. Complains that his battalion lacks
nearly everything, and requests better treat-
ment. 2 pp. 40

VERNIER, Chef du ler Bataillon, 79e
Demi-brigade
LS to: Rochambeau
Complains that the group of soldiers of
which he should be in charge has been annex-
ed to the 2e Brigade. He is no more their
leader. Would like to know what course to
take. 2 pp. 40

APLAQUIAT, aine. Commandant provisoire
LS to: Rochambeau
Testifies to his devotion and attachment to
the General and the government. 3 pp. 40

LS to: Rochambeau
Reports on the arrest of Chancy, aide-de-
camp of Toussaint; the arrest of the Jacmel
commandant de la region; both have been sent
to Le Cap; troop movements. 2 pp. 40.
(address leaf)
See also nos. 551, 557.

LECLERC, VICTOR EMMANUEL. General en chef
DS. Decree concerning cattle and wood for
construction; both will enter the colony free
of taxes between 1 messidor and 30 frimaire,

LECLERC, VICTOR EMMANUEL. General en chef
ADS. Considering that the verdict given in
report of the Commissaire du Gouvernement is
contrary to law, the judge and the commis-
saire de justice are to appear at Le Cap for
a true account of the matter. 1 p. fo.

DESSALINES, JEAN JACQUES. Gengral de Division
LS to: Rochambeau
Reports lack of food; they will not be able
to advance. The Commission de la Guerre of
St. Marc has tried to give them funds and
wheat, but without success; they expect help.
2 pp. 40

MARTIAL-BESSE, Genral de Brigade
LS to: [Rochambeau]
Requests a collection of the General's offi-
cial orders issued since his arrival in St.
Domingue. States the necessity of additional
funds for the hospital whose patients had to
be transferred to Port Rdpublicain. An-
nounces reorganization of some troops. Ge-
neral peace reigns. 2 pp. fo.

[LECLERC, VICTOR EMMANUEL]. Gnedral en chef
AD(draft). Decree regarding surveillance and
maintenance of roads which will be under the
authority of the Commandant du Genie de Z'Ar-
mee. This latter will present to the Capi-
taine general and the Prefet colonial the
plans for new roads. 3 pp. fo.

DESBUREAUX, CHARLES FRANCOIS. General de Divi-
sion
LS to: Rochambeau
Reports that the chief of police was brutally
attacked by two citizens, Lacoule and Duval,
on the day of the General's arrival. They
are now in prison. A white has been murdered
by a black in the commune of Cavaillon; the
assassin has not been apprehended. Two Ame-
rican boats have entered the port with pas-
sengers. General D'Arbois has been autho-
rized to make necessary repairs on the
streets of Jeremie. General Laplume reports
that a schooner from Jamaica has entered
port for repairs. 2 pp. fo.

DAURE, HECTOR. Commissaire ordonnateur en chef
LS to: Rochambeau
A request to delay the occupation of the pre-
sent post office building, ordered by Ro-
chambeau, until the building can be replaced.
1 p. fo.

FRESSINET, PHILIBERT. General
ALS to: [Rochambeau]
Requests news of the General; especially
wants to know if he is enjoying himself as
much as in Italy. 1 p. 40.

DELPECH, Chef de Bataillon
ALS to: Rochambeau
Reports on the commune of St. Michel. 300
farmers were sent to their respective homes.
Noblet, former administrator of the commune,
was brought here as prisoner. Is awaiting
orders. 1 p. 40

MARGERET, __ Chef du ler Bataillon Infan-
terie
ALS to: Rochambeau
Justifies his conduct regarding the munici-
pality of St. Marc. The inhabitants here
complain about his authority; the civil
powers do not support the military authority.
4 pp. 4.

577-584

CALENDAR OF ROCHAMBEAU PAPERS

585. an 10, 17 mes.
1802, 6 July
St. Domingue

586. an 10, 17 mes.
1802, 6 July
Port R6publicain

587. an 10, 17 mes.
1802, 6 July
St. Marc

588. an 10, 17 mes.
1802, 6 July
LEogane

589. an 10, 18 mes.
1802, 7 July
Mirebalais

590. an 10, 18 mes.
1802, 7 July
Port R6publicain

591. an 10, 18 mes.
1802, 7 July
Port R&publicain

592. an 10, 18 mes.
1802, 7 July
Port Republicain

593. an 10, 19 mes.
1802, 8 July
Port R6publicain

593a. an 10, 19 mes.

KERVERSAU, ___
LS to: Leclerc

General de Brigade

Recommends for a position in the service des
ports either M. Lacroix or Marine lieutenant
Trobrian. 2 pp. fo.

BARRERE, Commandant militaire de Las
Cahobas
LS to: Rochambeau
Complains bitterly about the conduct of Gen-
eral Belair and his friends. Requests that
action be taken against them. 1 p. fo.

LAVALETTE, J Chef de Brigade, Commandant
de la Place
LS to: Rochambeau
Reports he had accomplished orders for the
arrest of Citizen Salmon but that he has now
escaped. 1 p. 40. (address leaf)
See also no. 603.

VATEL, ____ Commandant de la Rade
ALS to: Ze Commandant de la Place [Lava-
lette]. Reports that he has visited all the
ships in port in order to arrest Citizen Sal-
mon, but has not found him. 1 p. 40
(enc. of no. 598)
See also no. 590.

BERTRAND, Commissaire des Guerres
ALS to: Rochambeau
A request to reinstate in his position
Garde magasin [Lafond], accused of not having
delivered the biscuits to the Etat major.
1 p. fo.
See also no. 597.

BERGER, LOUIS MARIE. Commandant de la Place
D(addressed to Rochambeau). Tells how he
coped with the danger threatening Rocham-
beau's house in the movement of 22 messidor,
an 10. 2 pp. fo. (copy authenticated by
Desbureaux; enc. of no. 624)

[LECLERC, VICTOR EMMANUEL]. General en chef
AD(draft). Decree complementing that of
9 floral, an 9, regarding navy deserters:
the forfeit any ship captain must pay for
taking on board a deserter, and the penalty
the latter will suffer. 2 pp. fo.

D(draft). Decree on tonnage dues which must
be paid by ships leaving the port of St. Do-
mingue because of the deteriorating state of
the port. This money will go for repairs.
3 pp. fo.

MARTIAL-BESSE, G4nral de Brigade
ALS to: Rochambeau
Announces his preparation to report to Le
Cap, in accordance with orders. Acknowledges
letter advising him of measures taken to sa-
tisfy the needs of his division. Pleads for

603-610

CALENDAR OF ROCHAMBEAU PAPERS

611. [an 10], 22 mes.
[1802], 11 July
St. Marc

612. an 10, 23 mes.
1802, 12 July
Les Cayes

613. an 10, 23 mes.
1802, 12 July
Les Cayes

614. an 10, 23 mes.
1802, 12 July
Les Cayes

615. an 10, 23 mes.
1802, 12 July
Les Cayes

aid to the military hospital. Reports that
disarmament is complete. 2 pp. fo.

NERAUD, GILBERT. Chef d'Escadron, commandant la
3e Legion de Gendarmerie
LS to: Rochambeau
Encloses a brief note where are described
the positions of five companies. He is
leaving for a while, and all orders have been
given. 1 p. fo.
Enc.: table with company positions detailed

DESBUREAUX, CHARLES FRANCOIS. General de Divi-
sion
LS to: Rochambeau
Acknowledgment of the General's letter of 18
messidor announcing the planned arrival of
General Lalance. Citizen D'Anglade is au-
thorized to move his farmhands from his prop-
erty at La Grande Colline to a sugar factory
at L'Anse-a-Veau. 2 pp. 40

LS to: Rochambeau
Acknowledgment of the General's letter of 22
messidor. Gives his future itinerary:
5 thermidor at Jeremie: he will incorpo-
rate a battalion of the ler Demi-brigade
colonial to the 90e de Ligne;
3 thermidor: the Bataillon de la Loire
will leave Les Cayes for Jacmel;
24 messidor: the ler Bataillon de la 1le
Brigade colonial will leave Les Cayes for
Port R6publicain (arrival date, 28 mes.);
the 3e Bataillon de la lle will leave for
Le Cap;
5 thermidor: the 12e Coloniale will leave
for La Croix-des-Bouquets.
Consequently, the Ddpartement du Sud, with
the exception of J&remie, remains without
colonial or European troops. 2 pp. fo.

LS to: Rochambeau
Acknowledges the General's orders to reorga-
nize the L6gion de la Loire and the Legion
du Cap; will try to accomplish this quickly.
2 pp. 40

LS to: Rochambeau
Adjudant commandant D'Arbois has reported
some alarming movements at Corail, which re-
sulted in the arrest of several well-known
individuals. 2 pp. 4.